Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy for Mildly Obese Patients (Body Mass Index of 30 <35 kg/m2): Operative Outcome and Short-Term Results

Abstract

Background. Data concerning laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) in mild obesity are under investigation.Aim/Objective. May 2010 to May 2012, 122 consecutive patients with preoperative body mass index (BMI) of33±2.5 kg/m2(range 30–34.9) undergoing LSG were studied. Mean age was33±10years (range 15–60), and 105 (86%) were women. Mean preoperative weight was91±9.7 kg (range 66–121), and preoperative excess weight was30±6.7 kg (range 19–43). Comorbidities were detected in 44 (36%) patients.Results. Mean operative time was58±15 min (range 40–95), and postoperative stay was1.8±0.19days (range 1.5–3). There were no admissions to intensive care unit and no deaths within 30 days of surgery. The rates of leaks and strictures were 0%, and of hemorrhage 1.6%. At 12 months, BMI decreased to24.7±2, and the percentage of excess weight loss (% EWL) reached 76.5%. None of the patients had a BMI below 20 kg/m2. Comorbidities resolved in 70.5% or improved in 29.5%. Patient satisfaction scoring (1–5) at least 1 year after was4.6±0.8for body image and4.4±0.6for food tolerance.Conclusion. LSG for mildly obese patients has proved to be technically relatively easy, safe, and benefic in the short term.