Comparison of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy and Intragastric Balloon Procedures

Sleeve Gastrectomy and Intragastric Balloon

Authors

  • Fatih Türkoğlu Department of General Surgery, Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine, Konya, Türkiye
  • Serdar Yormaz Department of General Surgery, Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine, Konya, Türkiye

Keywords:

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, intragastric balloon, obesity

Abstract

Objective: We aimed to compare laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), proven to be effective on obesity, with intragastric balloon procedure (IGB), a minimally invasive technique.

Methods: The study was conducted with patients admitted to our surgical clinic between December 2018 and October 2021. During this period, 106 patients treated for morbid obesity in our clinic were analysed. The results of 65 patients who underwent LSG and 41 who underwent IGB were evaluated retrospectively. Demographic characteristics, body mass index and comorbidities of the participants were recorded. Furthermore, the quality of life questionnaires that the participants filled out before the treatment procedures and one year after the treatment were analysed. p<0.05 value was considered statistically significant.

Results: The mean age of the patients was 42.97 years. The mean preoperative body weight and BMI value were 122.75±11.03 kg and 43.98±4.19 kg/m2, respectively for the LSG patients, while they were 122.75±11.03 kg and 43.98±4.19 kg/m2, respectively for IGB patients. The mean length of hospital stay was 3.31±0.80 days in LSG and 1.12±0.40 days in IGB, and the mean operation time was 63.92±7.07 minutes in LSG and 21.66±4.39 minutes in IGB. Both results were statistically significant (p<0.05). There was no mortality and one patient who underwent IGB experienced intolerance.

Conclusion: Both LSG and IGB procedures being performed today are effective methods for obesity treatment. However, LSG is more effective in improving obesity-related comorbidities and weight loss, whereas IGB is a safe method that is more easily applicable, reversible and has lower complication rates.

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Published

09.01.2025

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