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Background Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is a relatively new procedure that is gaining wide acceptance and represents an innovative new approach to the surgical management of morbid obesity. Our purpose is to evaluate the SG as a surgical bariatric procedure. Methods We conducted a literature review on “PubMed” based on all publications related to SG since 2000 to July 30, 2014. Results...