Laparoscopic management of severe reflux after sleeve gastrectomy using the LINX^® system: Technique and one year follow up case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Management of severe reflux after sleeve gastrectomy (SG) usually requires converting to Roux-en-y gastric bypass (RYGB). We present a case of managing this problem using the LINX^® system.

Presentation of case

In February 2015, we performed a laparoscopic placement of LINX^® system to treat severe reflux after sleeve gastrectomy on a 25-year-old female. The operative time was 47min. There were no intra or postoperative complications. The hospital stay was one day. The postoperative UGI showed no reflux. Ten days after surgery her Quality of life score (QOL) changed from 64/75 to 7/75 after the LINX^® placement. One year later the patient continued to enjoy no reflux and stayed off medication.

Discussion

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SUBMITTER: Hawasli A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5192038 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature