Laparoscopic iOS application Sleeve Gastrectomy

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Background Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG) is now one of the most commonly performed bariatric procedures in the United States. What are the recommended staple loads to be used with and without buttress? What is the appropriate bougie size to use? What is the optimal distance from the pylorus to begin the transection? Michel Gagner, MD, who pioneered the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and first described it in the surgical literature, authored this module and has inserted his own “tips and tricks” to consider, as well. Brought to you by Ethicon, this module is your opportunity to benchmark your own Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy technique against Michel Gagner, MD. The Ethicon Sleeve Solution includes all appropriate Ethicon instruments needed to perform laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomies, including the ECHELON FLEX™ GST System and the HARMONIC ACE®+7 Shears with Advanced Hemostasis. ECHELON FLEX™ GST System enables the least tissue slippage during firing for more precise transection and unsurpassed stapling performance.1 4x less tissue slippage during firing compared to Endo GIA™ Reloads with Tri-Staple™ Technology for unsurpassed staple performance.2 Delivers a more targeted tissue transection with each firing.3 May eliminate 1 reload per procedure due to less tissue slippage during firing.1 Uniform closed staple height for exceptional staple line integrity now across a range of tissue thicknesses with each reload.4 Exclusive reloads with Gripping Surface Technology, offering a proprietary ridged surface that holds tissue in place during firing.