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ArticleJSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons

Analysis of reoperations after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding.

David Chiapaikeo, Molly Schultheis, Bogdan Protyniak, Paul Pearce, Frank J Borao, Steven J Binenbaum

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  4. Diagnosis and management of early gastric band slip after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding.Wideochirurgia i inne techniki maloinwazyjne = Videosurgery and other miniinvasive techniques · 2016
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David ChiapaikeoDepartment of Surgery, Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ, USA.
Molly SchultheisDepartment of Surgery, Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ, USA.
Bogdan ProtyniakDepartment of Surgery, Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ, USA.
Paul PearceDepartment of Surgery, Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ, USA.
Frank J BoraoDepartment of Surgery, Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ, USA.
Steven J BinenbaumDepartment of Surgery, Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ, USA.

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Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

objectivesLaparoscopic adjustable gastric banding is considered the least invasive surgical option for the treatment of morbid obesity. Its initial popularity has been marred by recent long-term studies showing high complication rates. We sought to examine our experience with gastric banding and factors leading to reoperation.

methodsWe reviewed retrospective data of 305 patients who underwent laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding between 2004 and 2011 at a single institution, 42 patients of whom required a reoperation, constituting 13.8%. Patients undergoing elective reoperations for port protrusion from weight loss as a purely cosmetic issue were excluded (n = 10). Patients' demographic data, weight loss, time to reoperation, and complications were analyzed.

resultsOf 305 patients, 42 (13.8%) required reoperations: 26 underwent band removal (8.5%) and 16 underwent port revision (5.2%). The mean weight and body mass index for all patients who underwent reoperations were 122.6 kg and 45.0 kg/m(2), respectively. The most common complication leading to band removal was gastric prolapse (n = 14, 4.6%). The most common indication for port revision was a nonfunctioning port (n = 10, 3.3%).

conclusionLaparoscopic adjustable gastric banding was initially popularized as a minimally invasive gastric-restrictive procedure with low morbidity. Our study showed a 13.8% reoperation rate at 3 years' follow-up. Most early reoperations (<2 years) were performed for port revision, whereas later reoperations (>2 years) were likely to be performed for band removal. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding is associated with high reoperation rates; therefore bariatric surgeons should carefully consider other surgical weight-loss options tailored to the needs of the individual patient that may have lower complication and reoperation rates.

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Weight LossAdultBody Mass IndexElective Surgical ProceduresFemaleGastroplastyHumansLaparoscopyMaleMiddle AgedObesity, MorbidReoperationRetrospective StudiesComplicationsGastric bandReoperation

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PMID25516707
PMCPMC4266230

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