Outcomes of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in elderly obese Japanese patients

Aim Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has proven to be the most effective strategy for the treatment of morbid obesity, however its efficacy and safety in an aging population has not yet been confirmed. In this study, we evaluated the effectiveness and safety of LSG in elderly obese Japanese patients. Methods Three obese individuals aged >60 years and 11 obese individuals aged <60 years who underwent LSG were enrolled. Pre‐ and...