Sleeve Gastrectomy (Laparoscopic) (Variant)
OPERATION: Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
ANAESTHETIC: General anaesthesia
ANTIBIOTICS: IV antibiotics at induction
POSITION: Supine. Surgeon on patient's right. Steep reverse Trendelenburg. Footboard applied. VTE prophylaxis.
INDICATION:
Morbid obesity. BMI [value]. [Comorbidities]. Standard bariatric criteria met. Preoperative multidisciplinary assessment including dietitian and psychological review completed.
PROCEDURE:
WHO Checklist performed. Abdomen prepared and draped.
PORT PLACEMENT: