Sleeve gastrectomy as treatment for severe obesity after orthotopic liver transplantation

Obes Surg. 2007 Nov;17(11):1517-9. doi: 10.1007/s11695-008-9432-z.

Abstract

Obesity is highly prevalent in both liver transplant candidates and recipients, and can have a significant impact on perioperative morbidity and mortality and the overall cost of transplantation. Herein, we describe an obese patient who was managed sequentially with an intragastric balloon in the pre-transplant setting and a gastric sleeve following transplantation, with good long-term results. Sleeve gastrectomy is a non-malabsorptive bariatric procedure with potential benefit for liver transplant patients due to its lack of influence on the absorption of immunosuppressive agents.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Gastrectomy / methods*
  • Gastric Balloon
  • Humans
  • Liver Failure / complications*
  • Liver Failure / surgery*
  • Liver Transplantation*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Obesity, Morbid / complications*
  • Obesity, Morbid / surgery*