Small Intestine Length Measurement Using 3D CT Volumetry and in Vivo Laparoscopic Measurement Using Pre-marked Graspers: A Comparative Study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Small Intestine Length Measurement Using 3D CT Volumetry and in Vivo Laparoscopic Measurement Using Pre-marked Graspers: A Comparative Study

  • By

  • Ahmed Abdelsalam

  • Ahmed Ghobashy

  • Ahmed Abdellatif

  • Tamer Elholiby

  • Ahmed Haitham

  • Ahmed Khaled

  • Ahmed Refaat

  • January 14, 2026

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    Bariatric surgeries like RYGB and OAGB are effective for weight management but require accurate bowel length measurement for optimal outcomes.

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    Traditional measuring methods for bowel length are impractical in laparoscopic surgeries, increasing the risk of complications.

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    This study compares small bowel length measurements using 3D CT volumetry and in vivo laparoscopic methods in revisional bariatric surgery.

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    CT volumetry demonstrated superior accuracy in measuring total bowel length compared to laparoscopic techniques in prior research.

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    The study was ethically approved, ensuring informed consent and confidentiality for participants undergoing the procedures.

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Small Intestine Length Measurement Using 3D CT Volumetry and in Vivo Laparoscopic Measurement Using Pre-marked Graspers: A Comparative Study

  • by Ahmed Abdelsalam, Ahmed Ghobashy, Ahmed Abdellatif, Tamer Elholiby, Ahmed Haitham, Ahmed Khaled, Ahmed Refaat

  • January 14, 2026

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