Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in adults with Prader-Willi syndrome and super-morbid obesity: a case report and literature review - Scorecard - MDSpire

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in adults with Prader-Willi syndrome and super-morbid obesity: a case report and literature review

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  • Ji Li

  • Linhua Hao

  • Yuan-Hui Jiang

  • Lei Chen

  • June 15, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in Adults with Super-Morbid Obesity and Prader-Willi Syndrome: A Case Study and Review of Existing Literature

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key MechanismsHyperphagia, reduced metabolic rate, behavioral disturbances impacting surgical outcomes.
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

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Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Comprehensive multidisciplinary team assessment prior to surgical intervention.
    • Personalized dietary plans and non-surgical weight reduction strategies.
    • Refer to ASMBS guidelines for bariatric surgery in PWS.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Behavioral management and pharmacological therapies (e.g., orlistat, GLP-1 agonists) may expand surgical eligibility.

        Clinical Best Practices

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        Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in adults with Prader-Willi syndrome and super-morbid obesity: a case report and literature review

        • by Ji Li, Linhua Hao, Yuan-Hui Jiang, Lei Chen

        • June 15, 2026

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