Long-term outcomes of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a Lebanese center experience

In the present patient population, LSG resulted in satisfactory %EWL and co-morbidity resolution after 5 years. The results were excellent for patients with a BMI<45 kg/m2. De novo acid reflux symptoms developed in 1 of 5 patients. Cholelithiasis necessitating cholecystectomy was the most common long-term complication.