A597 Revision of gastric banding – gastric bypass has better weight loss but longer length of stay than sleeve gastrectomy
In recent years, use of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding(LAGB) has decreased but revisional bariatric surgery has become more common. The optimal approach to this patient population is unclear. Compare outcomes of LAGB patients who undergo conversion to sleeve gastrectomy(SG) or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass(RYGB)
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Dimitar Ranev, Jacqueline Duarte Fernandes, Anam Pal, Julio Teixeira Source Type: research
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