Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is a commonly performed bariatric procedure. Weight regain
following SG is a significant issue. Yet the defining, reporting and understanding of this …

Obesity is considered a worldwide health problem of epidemic proportions. Bariatric surgery
remains the most effective treatment for patients with severe obesity, resulting in improved …

Background Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (SG) has become the most frequently
performed bariatric procedure worldwide. De novo reflux might impact patients' quality of life …

Objectives To analyze the effect of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) on patients with
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and to compare the results of LSG vs gastric …

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: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has been performed for morbid
obesity in the past 10 years. LSG was originally intended as a first-stage procedure in high …

Background With promising short-term results, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (SG) has
become the second most frequently performed bariatric procedure worldwide. Aside from a …

Purpose Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is the most performed bariatric procedure. Conversion to
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) for SG-related complications such as gastroesophageal …

Background The clinical significance of sleeve gastrectomy (SG) as a primary bariatric
intervention is still under debate. This article aims to systematically analyze excessive …

Introduction Inadequate weight loss (IWL)/weight regain (WR) and gastro-esophageal reflux
disease (GERD), unresponsive to medical management, are two most common indications …