Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: More than a restrictive bariatric surgery procedure?

Table 3 Sleeve gastrectomy may be preferable to other procedures in the following situations

Extreme obesity (BMI > 50 kg/m2): first-step procedure

ASA IV morbidly-obese patient

Absence of hypercholesterolemia

To avoid drug malabsorption

Extreme ages

BMI of 35-40 kg/m2 with comorbidity

Class I obesity

Crohn’s disease

Prevent potential consequences of hypoglycemia in specific occupations

BMI: Body mass index.