Diagnosis and Management of Gastric Leaks After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy for Morbid Obesity

摘要

Background Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is increasingly being recognised as a valid stand-alone procedure for the surgical management of morbid obesity. The leak rate from the gastric staple line ranges from 1.4% to 20%. From our experience of management of LSG leaks, we have been able to formulate an algorithm-based approach to the management of these patients.