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.
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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
48
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy with omental fixation to the gastric tube
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy without omental fixation to the gastric tube
post-operative complications
post operative nausea, vomiting and leakage
Time frame: 6 months
operative time and hospital stay
the length of operative procedure and post-operative hospital stay
Time frame: 6 months
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