Is Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy a Simple Operation for Surgically Treating Obesity?

Abstract

Leak coming from the “new” stomach is a dramatic event, with a high risk of mortality. It is now well documented that early leaks depend mostly on surgical technique errors. Starting from this analysis it is essential that anyone who wants to perform LSG safely must know what is the correct indication, how to correctly perform it, how to minimize the risk of complications.