Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in a patient with Situs Inversus Totalis: A case report and literature review

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

& Importance: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a widely accepted and effective bariatric surgery for achieving weight loss in patients with extreme obesity. Performing this surgical procedure in patients with congenital anatomical changes including situs inversus (SI) is a challenge for the surgical team. In this condition, the orientation of intra-abdominal organs is the mirror image of those in normal populations.

Case presentation

Herein, we present a 29-year-old female with situs inversus totalis who successfully underwent an LSG surgery with proper weight loss post-operatively and no early and late complications.

Clinical discussion

By reviewing the literature for patients with SI undergoing the same procedure, all patients achieved sign

SUBMITTER: Amirbeigi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9289484 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature