Five-year Outcome of Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve

Five-year Outcome of Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve, Resolution of Comorbidities and Risk for Cumulative Nutritional Deficiencies.

The aim of this study is to evaluate the long-term (5-year follow-up) results of laparoscopic gastric sleeve (LGS) in terms of weight loss and obesity related comorbidities, as well as the risk factors associated with postoperative nutritional deficiencies.

The consecutive patients who undergo LGS for the treatment of morbid obesity at Tartu University Hospital are followed prospectively in cohort study. The outpatient hospital follow-up visits are conducted at 3 months, 1 year and 5 years postoperatively.

Inclusion Criteria:

• The criteria for bariatric surgery: BMI of >40, or >35 with certain obesity related comorbidities

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who did not fill the inclusion criteria