Lap Sleeve by George Skrekas MD in Athens, Greece. Dr Γ. Σκρέκας reported: Sleeve gastrectomy is currently gaining ground as a new option for the treatment of morbid obesity. The main advantages are less postoperative food restrictions, no vomiting, and absence of late complications due to the lack of foreign implants. Dr Γ. Σκρέκας ISS, EAES, λαπαροενδοσκόπος χειρουργός, Δντης Χειρουργικής μονάδας παχυσαρκίας Βιοκλινικής.
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SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY. The new GOLD STANDARD
We present our - 450 patients /4-year experience (2005-8) with Super Sleeve (extended gastrectomy, bougie36Fr, staples over sewed). Mortality was zero and complications 1,5%. Mean EWL=72% on 24 months po. Weight remained stable (<10% fluctuation) in 95% of the patients up to 48 months. Quality of life was excellent. Sleeve gastrectomy is the new bariatric gold standard in gastric restriction.
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