SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY (LAPAROSCOPIC)
Indication: Morbid obesity (BMI ≥40 or ≥35 with metabolic comorbidities) as primary bariatric procedure or as first-stage procedure in high-risk patients.
Patient Position: Supine, reverse Trendelenburg. Split-leg or arms out.
Anaesthesia: General.
Ports: Four to five laparoscopic ports.
Procedure:
1. Peritoneal cavity entered and inspected.