Measurement of Stomach Wall Thickness to Guide Staple Selection during Sleeve Gastrectomy

ConclusionStomach wall thickness varied among patients who had undergone laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy according to samples taken at three stomach wall sites. The range in wall thickness was normal, and thus, surgeons need not hesitate in selecting the staple height. Also, our study may be helpful to guide surgeon choice concerning the third or fourth staple around the body area when considering a patient ’s independent factors.
Source: Obesity Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research