Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for mildly obese patients (Body Mass Index of 30 <35 kg/m²): operative outcome and short-term results.

Background: Data concerning laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) in mild obesity are under investigation.

Aim/objective: May 2010 to May 2012, 122 consecutive patients with preoperative body mass index (BMI) of 33 ± 2.5 kg/m² (range 30-34.