Assessing the Safety and Aesthetic Benefits of Reduced Port Bikini-Line Sleeve Gastrectomy (RBSG): An Initial Report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity significantly increases the risk of chronic conditions and has profound psychological effects. While conventional laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (CLSG) effectively addresses these issues, concerns about visible scarring remain. Reduced port bikini-line sleeve gastrectomy (RBSG) was introduced to enhance cosmetic outcomes by repositioning ports along the bikini line, potentially improving body image satisfaction.

Methods

This prospective cohort study included 118 patients who underwent RBSG at a single institution between September 2022 and September 2023. The study evaluated operative time, intraoperative complications, postoperative pain, port-site complications, and body image perception using the body image scale (BIS). Propensity score matching was ap

SUBMITTER: Ahmed Abdelkarem Mohamed A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12457456 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature