Can Weight of The Resected Stomach Predict Weight Loss Results After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy?
Erman Sobutay,
Çağri Bilgiç,
Burçak Kabaoğlu
et al.
Abstract:Background:
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is the most commonly performed bariatric procedure worldwide. Many factors have been investigated in the literature to predict weight loss outcomes after LSG. However, insufficient data regarding the resected stomach weight (RGW) exists. This retrospective study aimed to investigate the association between RGW and weight loss outcomes 1 year after LSG.
Materials and Methods:
Fifty-four patients who under… Show more
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