Inclusion of a Clip Inside the Cartridge and Failure of the Stapler When Performing a Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

We present a case of a surgical stapler malfunction due to a titanium clip during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. This mechanical failure produced a complication that was adequately resolved, and the patient completely recovered. Our brief communication shows that errors during sleeve gastrectomy can occur, and that precise surgical skills along with a close follow-up are crucial to improve the patient outcome when these rare complications arise.
Source: Obesity Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research