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The apparent technical simplicity of the sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is due to the fact that the technical steps are based only on one organ, approach in supramesocolic abdominal quadrant, and without performing endosutures or anastomoses between different organs. However, there are several technical details that are not yet in consensus among bariatric surgeons, even the most experienced. Constant discussions are taking place on the configuration of the remaining gastric thread, performing oversuture reinforcing the staple line, distance from the pylorus to begin clipping, and subsequent gastric antrectomy. Besides the technical aspects, there is also no consensus on the indications, the metabolic effects and the long-term results. Regarding complications, although with an incidence rate similar to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, fistula in the staple line generally carries higher morbidity and healing time; based on this, it is of great concern among surgeons. Peer review is the work done during the screening of submitted manuscripts and funding applications. It encourages authors to satisfy the accepted standards of their discipline and reduces the dissemination of irrelevant findings, unwarranted claims, unacceptable interpretations, and personal views.