Modified sleeve gastrectomy technique with Hemoben hemostatic powder: prevention of early postoperative bleeding

= .36, Fisher's exact test; 95% confidence intervals provided), reduced operative time by 10-15 min, and decreased transfusion requirements. No reoperations for bleeding were needed in the intervention group compared to one case in controls. The technique is simple, cost-effective, and provides reliable hemostasis without prolonging surgery duration. This modified approach demonstrates promising observational results as an alternative for preventing staple line bleeding in sleeve gastrectomy procedures and requires prospective multicenter validation.