Laparoscopy in Turkish bariatric surgery: Initial experience

Taskin M., Zengin K., Apaydin B., Unal E.

OBESITY SURGERY, vol.10, no.3, pp.263-265, 2000 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 10 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2000
  • Doi Number: 10.1381/096089200321643575
  • Journal Name: OBESITY SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.263-265
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background: The recent application of the laparoscopic method combines minimal invasiveness with reversibility, adjustability and shorter hospital stay. The first laparoscopic bariatric operation in Turkey was performed by us in 1998.