Robotic-Assisted Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy in Adolescents: Do BMI Limits Apply?
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In brief
In brief
This study examines whether BMI thresholds affect outcomes in robotic-assisted vertical sleeve gastrectomy for adolescent patients. Compares safety and efficacy of robotic VSG across different BMI categories in the adolescent population, addressing whether higher BMI increases surgical risk.
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Background
Robotic-assisted vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) in adolescent patients has been shown to have comparable outcomes to laparoscopic VSG. Recent data suggests that metabolic and bariatric surgery (performed using robotic and laparoscopic techniques) in patients with BMI≥50kg/m2 have a higher risk of adverse events compared to those with BMI