Laparoscopic Ligamentum Teres cardiopexy to the rescue; an old procedure with a new use in managing reflux after sleeve gastrectomy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2020.12.036
Abstract: BACKGROUND Severe reflux after sleeve-gastrectomy (SG) often requires conversion to Roux-en-Y-Gastric Bypass (RYGB). We performed laparoscopic Ligamentum Teres Cardiopexy (LLTC) as an alternative operation. MATERIALS & METHODS Ten patients had LLTC between June 2019-June 2020.… read more here.
Keywords: reflux sleeve; reflux; sleeve gastrectomy; laparoscopic ligamentum ... See more keywords