Staple line leak
The most serious early complication of sleeve gastrectomy. Occurs when the stomach staple line does not heal properly, allowing gastric contents to leak into the abdomen. Requires emergency intervention.
Which Procedures Involve Staple line leak?
Staple line leak appears in the following procedure guides on ProcedureFinder:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Staple line leak? +
The most serious early complication of sleeve gastrectomy. Occurs when the stomach staple line does not heal properly, allowing gastric contents to leak into the abdomen. Requires emergency intervention. On ProcedureFinder, Staple line leak appears in the Gastric Sleeve Surgery cost guide.
How much does gastric sleeve surgery cost? +
Gastric Sleeve Surgery costs $9,500 to $25,000 per surgery (all-in) nationally, with a median of $16,000 in ProcedureFinder's cash-pay benchmarks. Laparoscopic removal of approximately 80 percent of the stomach to create a banana-shaped sleeve, restricting food intake and reducing hunger hormones.