Drains?

ouroborous · April 15, 2010

Does anyone know why a surgeon would/wouldn't emplace a drain as part of a lap sleeve surgery?

Just curious. As far as I know, my Dr. (Dr. Robert Landerholm, Edmonds, WA) doesn't. I want to make sure this isn't something to worry about.

Thanks in advance :wink0:

Tiffykins · April 15, 2010

My surgeon doesn't place drains for a virgin sleeve. He only places one if there are other issues that warrant a drain.

He does all his leak tests under fluoro or ct scan.

ouroborous · April 15, 2010

Okay, thanks for that. I know I worry too much! But I try to soothe my anxiety with information.

I'm going to see Dr. Landerholm on the 20th for my final appointment pre-op (and to get my nutrition info for the pre-op diet). I'll ask him about leak tests, since I'm curious. I think he mentioned that he does something with the staples that makes leaks less likely (more lines of bigger staples?).