Time from 40 Fr gastric calibration tube introduction on surgical request till first stapling is measured as introduction time. Problems to advance are noted A note is made If change to other type of gastric tube is needed
when ready to perform sleeve gastrectomy anesthesiologist is asked to introduce 40 Fr gastric calibration tube. A clock is running till first staple is fired as a measure of time to introduce. If problems to position 40 Fr gastric calibration tube correctly, if resistance to advance, change to other type of gastric tube and check again difficulties. Make a note of problems and reason to change.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
100
a thin pvc gastric tube of 40 Fr for sleeve is used to guide the surgeon
a thick silicone gastric tube 40 Fr for sleeve is used to guide the surgeon
Azsintjan
Bruges, Belgium
introduction time
time from introduction until first staple in minutes
Time frame: intraoperative
rate of changing tube
Impossible for correct positioning requiring change to another tube
Time frame: intraoperative
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