Long-Term Results of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: a Review of Studies Reporting 10+ Years Outcomes - Takeaways - MDSpire

Long-Term Results of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: a Review of Studies Reporting 10+ Years Outcomes

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  • Antonio Vitiello

  • Adam Abu-Abeid

  • Danit Dayan

  • Giovanna Berardi

  • Mario Musella

  • September 25, 2023

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    Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is the most common metabolic and bariatric surgery performed since 2014.

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    The review included 11 studies with a total of 1020 patients, focusing on outcomes 10+ years post-LSG.

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    The overall mean percentage of total weight loss at 10 years was 24.4%, with remission rates for type 2 diabetes and hypertension at 45.6% and 41.4%, respectively.

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    De novo gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) developed in 32.3% of patients, with 19.2% requiring revisional surgery, primarily gastric bypass.

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    Despite effective weight loss, concerns remain about LSG's long-term effectiveness and the risk of Barrett's disease due to GERD.

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