Morbid Obesity
Reports summarize morbid obesity study results from N. Tagaya and co-researchers
Published in Women's Health Weekly, December 3rd, 2009
"There were 20 males and 10 females with a mean age of 38 years. Mean initial body weight and BMI were 139 kg and 49.1 kg/m(2), respectively. Sleeve gastrectomy was carried out using a linear stapler from the greater curvature of the antrum 5 cm proximal from the pyloric ring up to the angle of His alongside a 45-Fr. bougie. Laparoscopic procedures were performed...
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