Sleeve Gastrectomy

technique + stapler = solution

Optimizing techniques* to reduce leaks and other complications

The Ethicon Solution for Sleeve Gastrectomy includes the techniques of the world's most experienced sleeve surgeons, collected and integrated into a consensus paper.
Rollover image to enlarge Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy -performed by Raul Rosenthal MD, FACS, FASMBS Watch these videos to learn about the key findings from the "International Sleeve Gastrectomy Expert Panel Consensus Statement".
 
Trocar Placement
Trocar Placement
 
Dissection and Mobilization
Dissection and Mobilization
 
Creation of the Sleeve
Creation of the Sleeve

Learn theoptimal techniques described by sleeve gastrectomy experts

This consensus on techniques is delivered to you through Ethicon Professional Education, incorporated in all Ethicon surgeon training resources for sleeve gastrectomy:
  • Training courses: Didactic and hands-on training in lab environments
  • One-on-one training: Proctorships or preceptorships, working individually with instructors
  • Training institutes: Surgeon training is available at the Endo-Surgery Institute and training centers across the United States and around the world

Ethicon instruments - where technique meets tissue

The Ethicon Sleeve Solution includes all appropriate Ethicon instruments needed to perform sleeve gastrectomies - including the ECHELON FLEX™ ENDOPATH® Stapler, demonstrated to deliver superior endoscopic staple lines in thick tissue.‡
79% fewer malformed staples

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  • * This consensus on optimal techniques for sleeve gastrectomy was compiled from recommendations expressed by a panel of highly experienced sleeve surgeons convened for this purpose.
  • † Illustration created by Flashpoint for Ethicon Bariatric & Metabolic.
  • ‡ Superior is defined as fewest malformed staples. Thick tissue defined as 3mm to 5mm as measured with an 8g/mm2 thickness measuring device. Study conducted by Ethicon in a porcine model.1 ECHELON FLEX 60mm stapler with Green Cartridge (88 staples per cartridge) vs ENDO GIA Universal Stapler with 60mm GREEN ROTICULATOR (90 staples per cartridge) (not compared with EGIA60AMT/EGIA60AXT staplers). Number of malformed staples determined by the count of malformed legs divided by 2.
  • § In 4mm tissue. Number of malformed staples determined by the count of malformed staple legs divided by 2.
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