Single-stage conversions from failed gastric band to sleeve gastrectomy versus Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: results from the United Kingdom National Bariatric Surgical Registry

Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB) placement is a safe and efficacious treatment for morbid obesity, however this procedure can result in insufficient weight loss or long term weight regain [1,2]. In addition, some patients experience intolerable chronic symptoms such as epigastric pain or intractable acid reflux due to band migration.

Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - July 2, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Omar A Khan, Emma Rose McGlone, Will Maynard, James Hopkins, Simon Dexter, Ian Finlay, David Hewin, Peter Sedman, Peter Walton, Shaw Somers, Marcus Reddy, Peter Small, Marco Adamo, Richard Welbourn Tags: Original research Source Type: research