The vertical sleeve gastrectomy is a bariatric procedure that was originally described as the
initial step in the biliopancreatic diversion. It demonstrated effectiveness in weight loss as a …

Background: The laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is emerging as an effective
bariatric operation and is especially attractive in high-risk populations. In this study we …

Background Providing bariatric surgery services to an inner-city population is a challenge.
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is an effective operation for morbid obesity with a …

Background Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is gaining wide acceptance as a single
surgical treatment for obesity. The reported morbidity and mortality rates are low. We herein …

Introduction Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has become an option as a bariatric
surgical technique. There is a lack of long-term results of this procedure in the literature. The …

Background: Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGBP) and laparoscopic
adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) are the most commonly performed surgical procedures …

Background Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is gaining popularity, but studies
reporting long-term results are still rare. The objective of this study was to present the 5-year …

Background Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (SG) was originally used as a bridge to
definitive surgery in high-risk patients. Recently it has been considered as a stand-alone …

Background LSG has been increasingly performed. Long-term follow-up is necessary.
Methods During the Fourth International Consensus Summit on LSG in New York Dec. 2012 …

Background: The outcomes and initial results of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy were
evaluated. Methods: A prospective study of the initial 10 patients who underwent …