The aim of this study is to assess 5 year long-term outcomes of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy emphasizing weight loss and modification of comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension and gastroesophageal reflux disease from a developing country, Turkey. Prospectively-collected patient data will retrospectively reviewed. To measure the efficacy of the procedure, we will calculate the excess weight loss percentage (EWL %). Effective weight loss after LSG will accepted as more than 50%. The changes in the status of the type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease will be observed.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
120
Each procedure will be completed with laparoscopy with five trocars. A 36F bougie will used to calibrate the volume of the remnant stomach. Linear gastrectomy will begin 2 cm proximal of the pylor and will continue until the gastroesophageal junction. According to the intraoperative decision and experience of the surgeon, endoscopic clips would be used to ensure hemostasis of the stapler line.
Weight loss
Weight loss after surgery
Time frame: 5 years
Remision of comorbid diseases
The pharmacological treatment status of comorbidities related to obesity of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and hypertension and gastroesophageal reflux will be observed with questions about "did it stop after surgery (improvement), did the dose or number of medications used reduce (resolution), or were there no changes?"
Time frame: 5 years
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