Late Complications of Bleeding in the First 24 H After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Retrospective Cohort Study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Late Complications of Bleeding in the First 24 H After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Retrospective Cohort Study

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  • Medeni Sermet

  • Ozgur Ekinci

  • Orhan Alimoglu

  • June 23, 2025

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    Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is effective for severe obesity but can lead to early postoperative bleeding complications.

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    Early bleeding after LSG can cause hemodynamic instability and may require blood transfusions or reoperation.

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    This study analyzed the long-term effects of early postoperative bleeding on complications like GERD, vomiting, and nutritional deficiencies.

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    Out of 490 patients, 27 experienced postoperative bleeding, highlighting a 5.8% complication rate.

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    The study emphasizes the need for monitoring late outcomes in patients with early bleeding after LSG.

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