Transvaginal NOTES Sleeve Gastrectomy

Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES): Laparoscopic Assisted Trans-Vaginal Sleeve Gastrectomy

This is a prospective chart review/data collection study of natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) for sleeve gastrectomy, that will include questionnaires administered throughout the study. Subjects enrolled will be those intending to have a transvaginal NOTES sleeve gastrectomy. Data will be collected and reviewed through 12 months post-op.

Inclusion:

1. Diagnosis of morbid obesity BMI > 40
2. Female, age 18-75
3. Mentally competent to give informed consent
4. Scheduled to undergo a transvaginal NOTES sleeve gastrectomy

Exclusion:

1. Pregnant women
2. BMI < 40