Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in Treatment of Morbid Obesity in Children and Adolescents: Single Center Experience

This prospective study evaluated the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) in treating morbid obesity in children and adolescents at Al-Azhar University Hospitals from January 2018 to June 2022. The study included 20 patients (15 females and 5 males) aged 12-18 years, all of whom underwent LSG. Results showed a significant reduction in preoperative body mass index (BMI) from 47.13 ± 4.60 to 29.17 ± 3.40 within the first postoperative year, along with improvements in most obesity-related comorbidities. No significant intraoperative or postoperative complications were reported, indicating that LSG is a safe and effective treatment for pediatric obesity.