Comparison of Omentopexy and Clips on the Staple Line During Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Background: Bleeding through the staple line has been reported as one of the most common staple-related complications in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). In this study, we aimed to compare the effects of clips and omentopexy techniques on postoperative bleeding and readmissions during the first 30-days following surgery. Methods: In this prospective randomized controlled study, patients were divided into two groups: clips group and omentopexy group. The groups were compared in terms of postoperative decrease in hemoglobin and hematocrit values, preoperative and peroperative blood pressure values, duration of surgery, number of patients requiring erythrocyte suspension (ES) transfusion, length of hospital stay, hospital readmissions in the first 30-days postoperatively and early postoperative complications.