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NCT Number: NCT06811623

Omentopexy After Sleeve Gastrectomy in Children and Adolescences.

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a restrictive bariatric operation, has become one of the most commonly performed bariatric surgeries. Postoperative gastrointestinal complications are agonizing in patients underwent this procedure. Most of these complications can be prevented by omentopexy in association with sleeve gastrectomy. The Primary aim of this study to assess the effectiveness of omentopexy during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in reducing post-operative complication.

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Key information

Conditions

Morbid Obesity Body Weight LAP Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Obesity Obesity, Morbid Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pediatric Obesity Signs and Symptoms

Age range

6 year–8 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

This study was a carried out as a prospective study of 48 patients with obesity between January 2015 and October 2024. The patients were divided into 2 groups; group 1: included 24 patients managed with LSG with omentopexy and group 2: included 24 patients managed with LSG without omentopexy. Pre- operation data and post operation outcomes were taken for all patients in each group.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • body mass index (BMI) of 40 kg/m2 or
  • BMI of 35 kg/m2 due to at least 1 comorbid condition

Exclusion criteria

  • secondary obesity
  • more than 18 years
  • previous operation

Treatment and study plan

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy With Omentopexy

Procedure

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy with omental fixation to the gastric tube

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Without Omentopexy

Procedure

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy without omental fixation to the gastric tube

Primary outcomes

  1. post-operative complications

    Time frame: 6 months

    post operative nausea, vomiting and leakage

Secondary outcomes

  1. operative time and hospital stay

    Time frame: 6 months

    the length of operative procedure and post-operative hospital stay

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Mohammad Daboos

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Omentopexy After Sleeve Gastrectomy in Children and Adolescences, is it Effective in Reducing Post-operative Complications.

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2025
First posted
Feb 6, 2025
Registry last updated
Feb 6, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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