Abstract:Background Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is considered a standard bariatric procedure, which is easy to perform. However, there are pitfalls to be aware of, because complications from the operation, on the other hand, pose great challenges. Methods We describe our innovative three-port-technique of LSG in a step-by-step instruction. To investigate the safety and efficacy, a retrospective evaluation and analysis was performed on consecutive 116 patients. For this purpose, the operation time, complicatio… Show more
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