Splenic infarct as complication of sleeve gastrectomy Andrew P. Dhanasopon, B.S., Catherine E. Lewis, M.D., Jessica M. Folek, M.D., Erik P. Dutson, M.D., Amir Mehran, M.D.* University of California, Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California Department of Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California Metabolic...

INTRODUCTION Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is a procedure frequently chosen by patients and surgeons that carries the risk of serious complications that are difficult to treat. AIM To describe the operations performed by us, considering complications and their management. MATERIAL AND METHODS We performed 565 laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomies. Standard surgical technique was used. A 34 Fr...

BACKGROUND Attempts are being made in recent years to replace open surgery with endoscopic techniques in some obese patients when medical treatment fails, as they are considered to be less-invasive procedures. To date, there is little scientific evidence regarding their effectiveness. CLINICAL CASES The cases are reported of 2 patients who attended our surgery looking for an effective bariatr...