LAP, Morbid Obesity, Pediatric Obesity
Conditions
Brief summary
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a restrictive bariatric operation, has become one of the most commonly performed bariatric surgeries. Postoperative gastrointestinal complications are agonizing in patients underwent this procedure. Most of these complications can be prevented by omentopexy in association with sleeve gastrectomy. The Primary aim of this study to assess the effectiveness of omentopexy during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in reducing post-operative complication.
Detailed description
This study was a carried out as a prospective study of 48 patients with obesity between January 2015 and October 2024. The patients were divided into 2 groups; group 1: included 24 patients managed with LSG with omentopexy and group 2: included 24 patients managed with LSG without omentopexy. Pre- operation data and post operation outcomes were taken for all patients in each group.
Interventions
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy with omental fixation to the gastric tube
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy without omental fixation to the gastric tube
Sponsors
Study design
Intervention model description
group 1: included 24 patients managed with Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy with omentopexy and group 2: included 24 patients managed with Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy without omentopexy.
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* body mass index (BMI) of 40 kg/m2 or * BMI of 35 kg/m2 due to at least 1 comorbid condition
Exclusion criteria
* secondary obesity * more than 18 years * previous operation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| post-operative complications | 6 months | post operative nausea, vomiting and leakage |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| operative time and hospital stay | 6 months | the length of operative procedure and post-operative hospital stay |