ArticleJSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
Safety and Outcomes of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in a General Surgery Residency Program.
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- A Global Survey on General Surgery Resident Involvement in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.Cureus · 2025Article
- Outcomes of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy performed by senior surgical residents as compared to bariatric surgeons.Surgical endoscopy · 2025Article
- Challenges and Solutions in Postoperative Complications: A Narrative Review in General Surgery.Cureus · 2023Review
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Abstract
backgroundWith the escalation of surgical treatment of morbid obesity, there is a growing interest in the training of bariatric surgeons. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) gained popularity both as a first-stage approach and as a stand-alone procedure.
objectivesThe aim of this study was to assess detectable differences in LSG with intra-operative resident involvement.
methodsWe reviewed obese patients, who had undergone LSG between January 1, 2017 and January 31, 2020. Collected data reported demographic factors, operative time, postoperative complications, and outcomes.
resultsAmong 313 patients who met the inclusion criteria, 94 were men and 219 were women. The procedures were performed either by an expert bariatric surgeon (group 1), or a general surgery resident (group 2), respectively in 228 and 85 cases. Mean operative time of the first group was 65.3 ± 18.8 minutes, while it was 74.3 ± 17.2 among trainees (p < 0.001). Perioperative complications were diagnosed in 13 patients (10 in group 1 and 3 in group 2). Mean excess body weight loss after 12 months was 87.7 ± 28.2% in the first group and 81.1 ± 31.6% in the residents group. Between the two groups, we found no differences in the incidence of perioperative complications and in surgical outcomes. Trainee involvement was associated with increased operative time, with no correlation with a worse postoperative course.
conclusionsResidents can safely perform LSG in referral centers under the supervision of an expert bariatric surgeon. Trainee involvement is not related to increased leak rate, nor to suboptimal short-term outcome.
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