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Surgical Endoscopy
Published in: Surgical Endoscopy 4/2008

01-04-2008

Gastric banding as a salvage procedure for patients with weight loss failure after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

Authors: Ryan M. Gobble, Manish S. Parikh, Matthew R. Greives, Christine J. Ren, George A. Fielding

Published in: Surgical Endoscopy | Issue 4/2008

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Abstract

Background

This study reviews outcomes after laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB) placement in patients with weight loss failure after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP).

Methods

All data was prospectively collected and entered into an electronic registry. Characteristics evaluated for this study included pre-operative age and body mass index (BMI), gender, conversion rate, operative (OR) time, length of stay (LOS), percentage excess weight loss (EWL), and postoperative complications.

Results

11 patients (seven females, four males) were referred to our program for weight loss failure after RYGBP (six open, five laparoscopic). Mean age and BMI pre-RYGBP were 39.5 years (24–58 years) and 53.2 kg/m2 (41.2–71 kg/m2), respectively. Mean EWL after RYGBP was 38% (19–49%). All patients were referred to us for persistent morbid obesity due to weight loss failure or weight regain.
The average time between RYGBP and LAGB was 5.5 years (1.8–20 years). Mean age and BMI pre-LAGB were 46.1 years (29–61 years) and 43.4 kg/m2 (36–57 kg/m2), respectively. Vanguard (VG) bands were placed laparoscopically in most patients. There was one conversion to open. Mean OR time and LOS were 76 minutes and 29 hours, respectively. The 30-day complication rate was 0% and mortality was 0%. There were no band slips or erosions; however, one patient required reoperation for a flipped port. The average follow-up after LAGB was 13 months (2–32 months) with a mean BMI of 37.1 kg/m2 (22.7–54.5 kg/m2) and an overall mean EWL of 59% (7–96%). Patients undergoing LAGB after failed RYGBP lost an additional 20.8% EWL (6–58%).

Conclusion

Our experience shows that LAGB is a safe and effective solution to failed RYGBP.
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Metadata
Title
Gastric banding as a salvage procedure for patients with weight loss failure after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Authors
Ryan M. Gobble
Manish S. Parikh
Matthew R. Greives
Christine J. Ren
George A. Fielding
Publication date
01-04-2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Surgical Endoscopy / Issue 4/2008
Print ISSN: 0930-2794
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2218
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-007-9609-x

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