CompletedNot Applicable

Suture Reinforcement to Reduce the Leak Rate After Sleeve Gastrectomy

Italy33 participantsStarted 2022-01-01

Plain-language summary

Staple line reinforcement (SLR) has been suggested as a mean of reducing the risk of sleeve leakage or bleeding. The aim of this study is to analyze if the suture reinforcement can be used to reduce the leakage rate after sleeve gastrectomy.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * BMI\>40 kg/m2 * BMI\>35 kg/m2with at least one associated major comorbidity Exclusion Criteria: * secondary obesity due to endocrine and psychological disorders * patients under antiaggregant and anticoagulant therapy * re-do surgery.

What they're measuring

the importance of staple line reinforcement

Timeframe: 1 year

the importance of staple line reinforcement

Timeframe: During Surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05987787

SponsorUniversity of Foggia

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2022-12-31

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