Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG) in a Patient With Situs Inversus Totalis (SIT): A Case Report

Abstract

Obesity is associated with several preventable health issues, such as diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Bariatric surgery has shown potential in treating obesity. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is one of several bariatric surgical techniques gaining popularity as a primary procedure. Situs inversus totalis (SIT) is an uncommon hereditary abnormality that can present challenges in laparoscopic surgery due to the mirror-image anatomy. We present the case of a 54-year-old female with a body mass index (BMI) of 54.36 kg/m(2). She was diagnosed with SIT and had no other known diseases, medication use, or allergies. We performed a conventional LSG, modifying the original trocar port positions to match the anatomy. LSG is a safe and effective procedure for patients with SIT. Preoperative diagnosis can help reduce the risk of complications by facilitating proper surgical planning.