RESUMEN
It is proven that laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is effective for obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus and other obesity-related complications. The surgical procedure of LSG is relatively simple, with few short-term or long-term complications, which has increasing be applicated in recent years. As more hospitals in China carry out LSG, the related reports of its complications have gradually increased. The most common complications of LSG include gastric leakage, bleeding, and gastric cavity stenosis. Among them, gastric leakage is a more difficult problem, and untreated or improper treatment can bring serious consequences to patients. Based on the current progress in clinical treatment of gastric leakage after LSG and practical experience, the authors summarize and discusse the clinical experience of the prevention and treatment of such patients.