An international symposium on the standard surgical treatment of morbid obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus was held in Florida, USA in March 2011. An expert panel from all over the world attended the meeting. The expert panelists discussed and established International Sleeve Gastroectomy Expert Panel Consensus Statement : best practice guidelines based on experience of more than 12,000 cases, which made a very commendable attempt in standardized surgical pathway of sleeve gastroectomy. Based on clinical experience over 10 years and the understanding of the consensus , this paper discusses the learning curve, preoperative preparation, indications/contraindications, surgical technique, management and prevention of complications, and post operative management.