Predictors and outcomes of bleed after Sleeve Gastrectomy: An analysis of the MBSAQIP data registry

Bleeding following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is an important complication associated with significant morbidity and a drastic increase in healthcare resources. Multiple strategies have been developed to minimize bleeding including varying bougie size, staple line reinforcement, and intra-operative tranexamic acid. These techniques, however, have been implemented without a clear understanding of the pre-, intra-, and post-operative predictors of bleeding in patients undergoing sleeve gastrectomy.

Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - August 9, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Valentin Mocanu, Jerry Dang, Farah Ladak, Noah Switzer, Daniel W. Birch, Shahzeer Karmali Tags: Original articles Source Type: research