Feasibility and technique of laparoscopic conversion of adjustable gastric banding to sleeve gastrectomy

Feasibility and technique of laparoscopic conversion of adjustable gastric banding to sleeve gastrectomy

Abstract Background To evaluate the feasibility, safety, and short-term efficacy of the conversion of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) to laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) because of inadequate weight loss. Methods The inclusion criteria were an inadequate percentage of excess weig...

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Veröffentlicht in:Surgery for obesity and related diseases 2009, Vol.5 (1), p.72-76
Hauptverfasser: Dapri, Giovanni, M.D, Cadière, Guy Bernard, M.D., Ph.D, Himpens, Jacques, M.D
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Aged
Conversion
Failure
Feasibility Studies
Female
Gastrectomy - methods
Gastric banding
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Gastroplasty - methods
Humans
Laparoscopy - methods
Male
Middle Aged
Obesity, Morbid - surgery
Postoperative Complications
Sleeve gastrectomy
Surgery
Treatment Outcome
Weight loss
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract Background To evaluate the feasibility, safety, and short-term efficacy of the conversion of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) to laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) because of inadequate weight loss. Methods The inclusion criteria were an inadequate percentage of excess weight loss (%EWL), defined as
ISSN:1550-7289
1878-7533
DOI:10.1016/j.soard.2008.11.008