Complications associated with adjustable gastric banding for morbid obesity: a surgeon’s guide

Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is considered to be a safe and effective method of weight loss and reduction of comorbidities associated with obesity. Despite its improved early safety profile compared with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, patients with LAGB can manifest unique complications...

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Published in:Canadian Journal of Surgery 2011-02, Vol.54 (1), p.61-66
Main Authors: Eid, Iyad, MD, MRCS, Birch, Daniel W., MSc, MD, Sharma, Arya M., MD, Sherman, Vadim, MD, Karmali, Shahzeer, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Complications and side effects
Cost benefit analysis
Economic aspects
Gastrointestinal surgery
Obesity
Patient outcomes
Review
Studies
Surgery
Weight control
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Summary:Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is considered to be a safe and effective method of weight loss and reduction of comorbidities associated with obesity. Despite its improved early safety profile compared with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, patients with LAGB can manifest unique complications that must be recognized and managed appropriately to achieve good outcomes. This review will prepare the general surgeon to identify, diagnose and manage the common complications encountered in patients presenting following LAGB.
ISSN:0008-428X
1488-2310
DOI:10.1503/cjs.015709