Journal of Reproductive Health and Contraception

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and pregnancy outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is nowadays a widely used method for the treatment of obesity. Its impact on pregnancy outcomes has been studied by several teams with contradictory results. The aim of this study is to examine the maternal and neonatal outcomes of women with prior LSG. Materials and methods Data sources were  MEDLINE, CENTRAL, Scopus and grey literature. Eligibility criteria were trials that reported on women with LSG prior to conception and maternal and neonatal outcomes

Konstantinos Chatzistergiou