Gastric leak after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy

Obes Surg. 2010 Sep;20(9):1306-11. doi: 10.1007/s11695-010-0219-7.

Abstract

Sleeve gastrectomy is a recently developed technique for treating morbid obesity. Since it is a simple procedure, the number of surgeons using it has grown in recent years. The patients who present fistulas after surgery often undergo a harrowing postoperative period as well as increased morbidity and mortality. Our aim was to assess the incidence, causes, diagnosis, management, and prevention of leaks after sleeve gastrectomy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anastomotic Leak*
  • Bariatric Surgery / adverse effects*
  • Gastrectomy / adverse effects*
  • Gastric Fistula / diagnosis
  • Gastric Fistula / etiology
  • Gastric Fistula / therapy
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Obesity, Morbid / surgery*
  • Stents