Status:
COMPLETED
Staple-line Reinforcement During Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Using Three Different Techniques: a Randomized Trial
Lead Sponsor:
University of Rome Tor Vergata
Conditions:
Complication of Surgical Procedure
Leak; Blood
Eligibility:
All Genders
28-59 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The main drawback of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is the severity of post-operative complications. Staple line reinforcement (SLR) is strongly advocated.
Detailed Description
The aim of this study was to prospectively and randomly compare three different techniques of SLR during LSG: oversewing (group A), buttressed transection with a polyglycolide acid and trimethylene ca...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Morbidly obese patients waiting for sleeve gastrectomy
Exclusion
- BMI\<35 Kg/m2,
- Important comorbidities
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
120 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01459471
Start Date
April 1 2010
End Date
September 1 2010
Last Update
October 25 2011
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