Sleeve Gastrectomy and Cholecystectomy Are Safe in Obese Patients With Asymptomatic Cholelithiasis

Introduction: Obesity is an increasingly serious public health problem on a global level. Gallstones may become symptomatic after sleeve gastrectomy surgery. There is a debate regarding concomitant cholecystectomy during bariatric surgery. Aim of the study: This study analyzed outcomes of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) with and without concomitant laparoscopic cholecystectomy in morbid obese patients with gall bladder stones. Patients and methods: We conducted randomized clinical study on 222 patients. These patients were categorized into two equal groups (111 in each group) .Group A: underwent SG and concomitant laparoscopic cholecystectomy in morbid obese patient with evidence of gall bladder stone, Group B: SG only without concomitant LC inspite of evidence of gall bladder stone. This study was performed at single institution from January 1, 2016 to January 1, 2019.