Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is an effective and lasting method for treating obesity, type 2 diabetes and other obesity related metabolic diseases. The symmetrical three-port LSG has been proven to be a simple, safe, and effective surgical procedure. However, China still lacks standardized surgical operation guidelines for this method. This guideline provides a detailed description of the various steps and key details of the symmetrical three-port LSG, aiming to standardize and normalize the symmetrical three-port LSG in the bariatric and metabolic field in China, and to provide standardized surgical procedures for clinical surgeons in this field.
