Use of an intra-aortic balloon pump during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy

Abstract

Heart transplant is the primary treatment for end-stage heart failure; however, morbid obesity limits candidacy. Bariatric surgery performed in patients with advanced heart failure improves eligibility for heart transplantation. This is the first report of an intra-aortic balloon pump used during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. A patient with morbid obesity and non-ischemic cardiomyopathy was referred for weight loss surgery prior to evaluation for heart transplantation. An intra-aortic balloon pump was placed for aggressive diuresis and cardiovascular support during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. The patient did not suffer any complications or require readmission. The use of an intra-aortic balloon pump as a mechanical circulatory system provided a safe laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in a patient with advanced heart failure.

Keywords

Heart failure / sleeve gastrectomy / bariatric surgery / cardiac transplant

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