Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a widely performed bariatric surgery that involves the removal of a portion of the stomach. Routinely, the resected gastric tissue is sent for histopathological examination to screen for malignancies or other significant pathological findings. However, the necessity of this routine practice remains uncertain. This study aims to evaluate the histopathological outcomes of LSG specimens over a five-year period at our institution.
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