Evaluating the effect of operative technique on leaks after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a case-control study

To assess the effect of operative technique on staple line leaks after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG).Staple-line leaks after LSG are a major source of morbidity and mortality. Variations in operative technique exist; however, their effect on leaks is poorly understood.We analyzed data from the Michigan Bariatric Surgery Collaborative (MBSC) to perform a case-control study comparing patients who had a clinically significant leak after...