Post-operative outcome of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in management of morbid obesity and related co morbidities in adolescents | ||
| Medicine Updates | ||
| Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 27 March 2025 PDF (902.79 K) | ||
| Document Type: Review Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/muj.2025.370758.1220 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Mohamed Mosaad Kandeel1; Mohamed Mohamed Yousef Omar* 2; Ehab Ali Elhanafy3; Mohamed Ibrahim Naroz4 | ||
| 1Lecturer of General Surgery, Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Port Said University, Egypt | ||
| 2faculty of medicine portsaid university | ||
| 3Professor of General Surgery, Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Port Said University, Egypt | ||
| 4lecturer of general surgery - faculty of medicine -elazhar university | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Obesity is an excessive build-up of body fat (BMI > 30% over the average Optimal Body Weight) to the point that it may pose a health risk. Its prevalence, expenses, and health effects make it a significant public health concern that affects many nations globally. The article aimed to evaluate Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in the management of morbid obesity in adolescents, specifically regarding weight loss and Amelioration of associated comorbidities. This article also focused on the results of different research and studies on the feasibility and complications of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in cases of morbid obesity and related co-morbidities and the role of advanced laparoscopic surgery in managing such cases. In conclusion, obesity must be managed promptly to prevent further repercussions. bariatric surgery often becomes the only life-saving alternative. since our research found that LSG is a safe and effective intervention for weight reduction, leading to sustained long-term weight reduction, remission of early Co-morbidities and improve quality of life. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Sleeve gastrectomy; laparoscopy; adolescent obesity; body mass index | ||
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