A five year Canadian laparoscopic adjustable gastric band experience - 19/08/11
, Con H. Rusnak, M.D., F.R.C.S.C. c, David F. Schaeffer, M.D. b, Bradley J. Amson, M.D., F.R.C.S.C. c
Corresponding author. Tel.: 250-220-8932; fax: 250-220-8926Abstract |
Background |
The aim of this study was to review 5 years of laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB) procedures in which low-pressure bands were used.
Methods |
All LAGB cases at the authors' center were retrospectively analyzed. A survey of these patients was conducted in 2008 and 2009.
Results |
Of 90 LAGB patients, 86 were surveyed. Follow-up averaged 17.5 months. Weight loss averaged 24.8 ± 19.4 kg. Weight loss averaged 2.7 kg/mo and did not significantly drop over the last 10.7 months (2.7 vs 1.5 kg/mo, P = .16). Excess body weight loss was 27.5%, 39.1%, and 67.2% in the first, second, and following years, respectively. Patients averaged 4.14 adjustments of their bands and vomited 2.13 times per week. The mortality rate was 0%. No band slippages or band erosion occurred. Resolution or improvement occurred in most obesity-related illness. Gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms worsened in 25% of patients.
Conclusions |
These results replicate world LAGB literature. Low complication rates result either from the authors' band or their techniques.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Obesity, Laparoscopic adjustable band, Bariatric surgery
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Vol 199 - N° 5
P. 690-694 - mai 2010 Retour au numéro
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