Clinical Study

Panniculectomy Combined with Bariatric Surgery by Laparotomy: An Analysis of 325 Cases

Table 2

Distribution of panniculus grading [9] in the study cohort ().

GradesDescription

Grade 1Panniculus covers pubic hairline but not the entire mons pubis31
Grade 2Panniculus extends to cover the entire mons pubis101
Grade 3Panniculus extends to cover the upper thigh124
Grade 4Panniculus extends to mid-thigh61
Grade 5Panniculus extends to the knee and beyond8