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Surgical Aspects of Sleeve Gastrectomy Are Related to Weight Loss and Gastro-esophageal Reflux Symptoms

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  • Hannu S. Lyyjynen

  • John R. Andersen

  • Ronald S. L. Liem

  • Tom Mala

  • Simon W. Nienhuijs

  • Johan Ottosson

  • Magnus Sundbom

  • Anders Thorell

  • Villy Våge

  • February 8, 2024

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    Weight loss outcomes after sleeve gastrectomy vary significantly across institutions, indicating the influence of surgical technique.

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    Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a potential side effect of sleeve gastrectomy, with varying prevalence reported among institutions.

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    The study analyzed data from national registries in Norway, Sweden, and the Netherlands to identify predictors of weight loss after sleeve gastrectomy.

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    Technical aspects of sleeve gastrectomy, such as bougie size and resection distances, were examined for their impact on weight loss and GERD.

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    The study emphasizes the need for optimizing surgical techniques in sleeve gastrectomy to improve weight loss and reduce GERD incidence.

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Surgical Aspects of Sleeve Gastrectomy Are Related to Weight Loss and Gastro-esophageal Reflux Symptoms

  • by Hannu S. Lyyjynen, John R. Andersen, Ronald S. L. Liem, Tom Mala, Simon W. Nienhuijs, Johan Ottosson, Magnus Sundbom, Anders Thorell, Villy Våge

  • February 8, 2024

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