Impact of Helicobacter Pylori on Early Postoperative Complications After Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Anna Carolina Batista DANTAS,
Vitoria Ramos JAYME,
Kaique Flavio Xavier Cardoso FILARDI
et al.
Abstract:The impact of Helicobacter pylori (HP) on postoperative outcomes after sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is still controversial. A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed to compare the incidence of early complications after SG between HP-positive and HP-negative patients. Eight retrospective comparative studies were included, comprising 4,877 individuals. The prevalence of HP infection in gastric resected specimens ranged from 7.77 to 43.20%. There were no statistically significant differences between groups… Show more
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