The outcomes of sleeve gastrectomy for treatment of morbidly obese adolescents in Hamad General Hospital

Introduction: Obesity is a global problem affecting adolescents and teens with profound psychological and medical sequelae. The role of bariatric surgery in adolescents remains controversial. The aim of the study is to report our results with sleeve gastrectomy in this population. Goal of study: To study the efficacy of sleeve gastrectomy as a treatment for obese adolescents in terms of weight loss, comorbidity resolution and safety of procedure. Methods: Retrospective review of our records of all patients under the age of 19 who underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in Hamad General Hospital in the years 2010-2012. Variables studied included; age, BMI, preoperative and postoperative weight, sex, comorbidities, length of stay, operative time, and early or late onset complications. Results: Out of 700 patients from our institute, 37 patients (5%) were adolescents. 45% males N=17 and 55% females N=20. Mean age was 17 ±1.5. Mean length of stay was 3.6 ±0.8. Mean operative time was 64 ±17 minute. Mean pre...