Omentopexy After Sleeve Gastrectomy in Children and Adolescences.

Omentopexy After Sleeve Gastrectomy in Children and Adolescences, is it Effective in Reducing Post-operative Complications.

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a restrictive bariatric operation, has become one of the most commonly performed bariatric surgeries. Postoperative gastrointestinal complications are agonizing in patients underwent this procedure. Most of these complications can be prevented by omentopexy in association with sleeve gastrectomy. The Primary aim of this study to assess the effectiveness of omentopexy during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in reducing post-operative complication.

This study was a carried out as a prospective study of 48 patients with obesity between January 2015 and October 2024. The patients were divided into 2 groups; group 1: included 24 patients managed with LSG with omentopexy and group 2: included 24 patients managed with LSG without omentopexy. Pre- operation data and post operation outcomes were taken for all patients in each group.

Inclusion Criteria:

• body mass index (BMI) of 40 kg/m2 or
• BMI of 35 kg/m2 due to at least 1 comorbid condition

Exclusion Criteria:

• secondary obesity
• more than 18 years
• previous operation