Management of Leak by Intraoperative Megastent Insertion During Revisional Bariatric Metabolic Surgery: a Case Report

Obes Surg. 2024 Jan;34(1):293-294. doi: 10.1007/s11695-023-06943-2. Epub 2023 Dec 7.

Abstract

We describe gastric tube continuity restoration (gastrogastrostomy) in a patient who underwent revisional laparoscopic one-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) due to weight recurrence after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (SG). The patient sought restoration to SG due to poor quality of life. A postoperative 11-mm leak at the site of the gastrogastrostomy, attributed to adhesions and edema from a marginal ulcer, complicated the procedure. As a result, laparoscopic exploration was performed, followed by insertion of a megastent. We hereby present video documentation of this case report as well as megastent insertion technique for the treatment of such complications.

Keywords: One-anastomosis gastric bypass; Prophylactic endoscopic stent; Revisional surgery; Sleeve gastrectomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Bariatric Surgery* / adverse effects
  • Gastrectomy* / adverse effects
  • Gastric Bypass / methods
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods
  • Obesity, Morbid* / surgery
  • Quality of Life
  • Reoperation / methods
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Treatment Outcome