Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, 529 cases without a leak: short-term results and technical considerations.

Background: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is gaining acceptance among bariatric surgeons as a viable option for treating morbidly obese patients. We describe results of a single surgeon's experience with LSG in a community practice revealing a low complication rate and describing the surgical technique.

Methods: LSG was performed in 529 consecutive patients from December 2006 to March 2010.