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Single-port or single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) is esteemed for its efficacy in achieving superior postoperative cosmetic outcomes compared to the conventional laparoscopic approach (Behnia-Willison et al. in Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol 52:366–370, 2012; Rogula et al. in Obes Surg 24:1102–1108, 2014; Pitot et al. in Surg Endosc 28:3007–3011, 2014). The introduction of SILS for bariatric procedures can be attributed to the pioneering work of Saber in 2008, who initially applied this technique to laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (SG), followed by its utilization in laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (AGB) (Saber et al. in Obes Surg 18:1338–1342, 2008;Nguyen et al. in Obes Surg 18:1628–1631, 2008). The inaugural application of SILS in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) was documented in 2009, employing a plastic reconstruction methodology. Acknowledging the intricate nature of complex bariatric interventions, we previously detailed a modified SILS approach termed the transumbilical two-site (TUTS) technique for RYGB, which was established as a standard procedure in 2010 (Lee et al. in Surg Obes Relat Dis. 8:208–13, 2012). At that juncture, a solitary article surfaced in 2010 elucidating the dimensions of the small gastric pouch as a mere 8–9 cm, falling short of contemporary surgical requisites for optimal outcomes in one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) (Tacchino et al. in Obes Surg 20:1154–1160, 2010). Notably, the TUTS technique, which was successfully implemented for RYGB, had hitherto not been extended to OAGB due to the complexities associated with creating a slender gastric tube spanning 25 cm. In a pioneering development this year, we have devised a novel strategy to surmount this challenge. The present study is designed to expound upon the transumbilical stapling technique tailored to the unique demands of OAGB.
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Key points
• The length of the small gastric pouch can indeed reach up to 25 cm or as long as feasible. The video shows the feasibility of the operation being performed safely and less scar compared to a “standard” technique.
• Transumbilical stapling technique was devised to address this limitation, focusing on the transumbilical stapling technique customized for OAGB.
• Our innovative transumbilical stapling technique for complex laparoscopic bariatric procedure, OAGB, ensures technical feasibility with potential for exceptional cosmetic outcomes.
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Qin, X., Lee, WJ., Mao, Z. et al. Transumbilical Stapling Technic of OAGB. OBES SURG 34, 1049–1051 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-023-06901-y
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