Table 2.
Operative results of SITU laparoscopic bariatric surgery
| Quartile | LRYGB (n = 32) | LAGBP (n = 2) | LSG (n = 6) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of LST used | 35 | 3 | 7 |
| Placement time for LST (mean) | 5 min 29 s ± 2 min 35 s | 5 min 9 s ± 1 min 10 s | 4 min 3 s ± 1 min 4 s |
| Duration of surgery in minutes, mean (range) | 101.19 (81–144) | 53.50 (44–63) | 65.33 (37–96) |
| Length of postoperative stay in days, mean (range) | 1.15 (1–3) | 2 (1–3) | 1 (1) |
| Complications: wound seroma | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Wound satisfaction scorea, mean (range) | 4.56 (4–5) | 5 (5) | 4.67 (4–5) |
Five patients underwent concomitant cholecystectomy and bariatric surgery
LRYGB laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, LAGBP laparoscopic adjustable gastric band placement, LSG laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
aWound satisfaction score: very unsatisfied = 1, unsatisfied = 2, acceptable = 3, satisfied = 4, very satisfied = 5