A 5-Year History of Laparoscopic Gastric Band Removals: an Analysis of Complications and Associated Comorbidities

ConclusionThis study supports current literature suggesting LAGB may not be an effective long-term surgical intervention for obesity. Patients with>  2 comorbidities had increased rates of removal. Dysphagia was noted to be the primary reason cited for LAGB removal. Postoperative follow-up was found to be a significant challenge for LAGB removal patients. Further study is warranted to explore if these poor follow-up rates should be considered when risk stratifying LAGB patients for revisional surgery.
Source: Obesity Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research