Conversion to Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy after failed Adjustable Gastric Banding for Morbid Obesity

Background: Following FDA approval of the Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) in 2001, LABG gained popularity due to low morbidity compared to other bariatric procedures. However, failure rates for LAGB are as high as 40-50% and Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is commonly performed following failed LAGB. The aim of the study is to present the feasibility, safety, weight loss and adverse outcomes between 1- and 2-stage conversions and compare to primary LSG.

Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - November 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Charmaine V Gentles, Parth Patel, Sarah Markham, Larry E Gellman, Dominick Gadaleta Source Type: research