Bariatric surgery is an effective treatment for severe obesity, but complications and peri-
operative monitoring are important considerations. We conducted a comprehensive review …

Background: Bariatric surgery leaks result in significant morbidity and mortality. Experts
report variable therapeutic approaches, without uniform guidelines or consensus. Objective …

Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) has demonstrated excellent outcomes in terms of weight loss and
resolution of obesity-related comorbidities as a single procedure. It has gained rapidly …

Purpose Few data exist in the literature concerning leaks after one-anastomosis gastric
bypass (OAGB). Our aim was to describe the incidence, presentation, and management of …

Endoscopic bariatric and metabolic therapies have emerged as a solution for the treatment
gap that exists between the medical and surgical therapies that are attempting to address …

Background C-reactive protein (CRP) rise might be different in patients with obesity due to
chronic inflammation. Objectives The aim was to analyze postoperative CRP rise and its role …

Background It is unclear whether routine upper gastrointestinal swallow study (SS) in the
immediate postoperative period is associated with earlier diagnosis of gastrointestinal leak …

Background. New laparoscopic devices, such as electrothermal bipolar‐activated devices
(LigaSure™(LS)) or ultrasonic systems (Harmonic® scalpel (HS)), have been applied …

Background Patients presenting with acute abdominal pain that occurs after months or years
following bariatric surgery may present for assessment and management in the local …

Purpose Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is the most frequently performed bariatric
procedure worldwide. Postoperative staple-line leak and intraabdominal hemorrhage can …