The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) has previously
published 3 position statements on the use of sleeve gastrectomy (SG) as a bariatric …

Introduction Portomesenteric vein thrombosis (PMVT) is a rare but potentially fatal
complication of sleeve gastrectomy (SG). The rising prevalence of SG has led to a surge in …

Background Portomesenteric vein thrombosis (PMVT) is a rare but severe complication after
laparoscopic bariatric surgery, with potentially serious consequences. We aimed to describe …

Background Portomesenteric and splenic vein thrombosis (PMSVT) is a rare but potentially
serious complication after bariatric surgery. No study has systematically analyzed its …

Abstract Background Laparoscopic Roux-Y gastric bypass (LRYGBP) is the gold-standard
procedure for the treatment of morbid obesity. It has been reported to be somewhat more …

Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) has known a spectacular rise worldwide during the last decade.
The absence of digestive anastomosis simplifies the surgical technique, reducing …

Background Worldwide, the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is becoming the
dominant bariatric procedure due to its reliable weight loss and low complication rate …

Background Portomesenteric vein thrombosis (PMVT) is considered an uncommon
complication in general surgery; nevertheless, with the growing popularity of sleeve …

Background Metabolic and bariatric surgery (BS) are considered life-changing and life-
saving treatments for obese patients. The Italian Society of Obesity Surgery (SICOB) …

Background Thrombotic events involving the portal-splenic-mesenteric venous system
(PSMVT) are rare but potentially lethal after bariatric surgery. Objectives To investigate the …