To report the initial experience and technical feasibility of single-port one anastomosis sleeve gastrectomy with transit bipartition (SG-OATB), highlighting its potential advantages over traditional methods.
Key Findings:
Three patients underwent SG-OATB with no conversions to multiple-port surgery, indicating the procedure's feasibility.
Mean age was 38.7 years, with a mean BMI of 39.3 kg/m2, suggesting a typical profile for bariatric surgery candidates.
All patients were discharged on postoperative day 4 with no readmissions within 30 days, demonstrating the procedure's safety.
Interpretation:
The initial results suggest that SG-OATB is technically feasible and safe, with promising outcomes in a small cohort of patients, potentially influencing future bariatric practices.
Limitations:
Small sample size of only three patients, limiting generalizability.
Lack of long-term follow-up data, which is crucial for assessing the sustainability of outcomes.
Conclusion:
SG-OATB shows potential as a safe and effective bariatric procedure, warranting further studies with larger cohorts to validate findings and explore long-term effects.
