Pediatric laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in Turkey: Short-term results.

Ufuk AtesErgun ErgunGulnur GolluSumeyye SozduyarOzlem Selvi CanAydin Yagmurlu

Published in: Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society (2018)

Even though the follow-up period was short and the number of patients was small, LSG was a feasible and promising surgical method for morbidly obese children. A multidisciplinary approach and lifelong behavior therapy are key steps for success.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
obese patients
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
bariatric surgery
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
weight loss
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
patient reported