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

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Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) was assessed for safety and effectiveness in adults with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) and super-morbid obesity.
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A 24-year-old male with PWS and a BMI of 64.44 kg/m² underwent LSG, showing uneventful short-term recovery but uncertain long-term outcomes.
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Literature review indicated modest weight loss from LSG in PWS patients, but significant postoperative management challenges persist.
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LSG should not be a first-line treatment for PWS; careful patient selection and comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluation are essential.
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Optimized perioperative management and emerging therapies may improve surgical eligibility for patients with PWS and super-morbid obesity.

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