CompletedNot Applicable

Endoscopic vs. Suction Device Calibration in Sleeve Gastrectomy

United States106 participantsStarted 2019-07-30

Plain-language summary

This study aims to compare the difference in staple usage and post-operative GERD (heartburn) between patients that had an endoscope used versus patients that had a suction calibration system used on them during "laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy" (LSG).

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years old or older * agreed with a surgeon that laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is the best choice Exclusion Criteria: * Had prior gastric surgery or bariatric surgery (including prior adjustable gastric band and/or sleeve gastrectomy) * Concomitant hiatal surgery * Paraesophageal hernia at time of surgery * Any subject with prescribed immunosuppressive drugs. * In the opinion of investigator, subject is not eligible to participate in the study. * If patient is a female and becomes pregnant at any time during the study duration

What they're measuring

Number of Staple Load Firings

Timeframe: During sleeve gastrectomy (up to 5 hours)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03939819

SponsorEmory University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-02-01

Results submitted2023-02-01

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