Outcomes of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy at a bariatric unit in South Africa
•First study of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy performed in South Africa.•Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy produces an adequate percentage excess BMI loss at 6 months.•A significant improvement in the quality of life was observed.•Results of this research are comparable to other studies of LSGs.•Low...
Main Authors: | Sofianos, Chrysis, Sofianos, Constantinos |
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2016
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5121134/ |
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