ArticleObesity surgery2019
Twelve-Year Experience with Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass as a Conversional Procedure for Vertical Banded Gastroplasty: Are We on the Right Track?
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- Effect of Fascial Closure versus Non-fascial Closure on Developing Trocar Site Hernias (TsH) in the Bariatric Population: A Systematic Review.Obesity surgery · 2025Pooled it
- A Serious Complication in Converting Vertical Banded Gastroplasty to Gastric Bypass: An Arterial Importance.Obesity surgery · 2025Article
- Comparison of 5-Year Follow-up Outcomes Between Primary and Revision Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypasses After Open Vertical Banded Gastroplasty: an Inverse Propensity Score-Weighted Analysis.Obesity surgery · 2022Article
- Multiple Complex Complications After Redo Bariatric Surgery (Infrequent Complication: Fistula Between the Splenic Artery and the Remnant of the Stomach): A Case Report.Clinical medicine insights. Case reports · 2022Article
- Endoscopic revision for weight regain after open vertical-banded gastroplasty.VideoGIE : an official video journal of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy · 2021Article
- Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass After Failed Vertical Banded Gastroplasty: 2-Year Follow-up of 102 Patients.Obesity surgery · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundVertical banded gastroplasty (VBG) has high rates of long-term complications. Conversion to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is considered optimal; however, there are limited data on the late results of these conversions. We aimed to analyze our single-center long-term outcomes of patients requiring conversional RYGB for a failed VBG.
methodsThe records of patients who underwent RYGB as a conversional procedure after VBG from November 2004 to December 2016 were reviewed. Follow-up data were obtained by direct telephone calls with patients, electronic files, and general practitioner reports. Characteristics, indications of conversion, long-term (> 30 days) morbidities, weight records, obesity-related comorbidities, and overall patient satisfaction were analyzed.
resultsOverall, 305 VBG patients (82% female) underwent conversional RYGB during the study period. The mean pre-RYGB body mass index (BMI) was 35.6 (23-66) kg/m
conclusionRYGB resolves VBG complications, improves quality of life, and results in prolonged stable weight loss. It has a key role in the management of obesity-related comorbidities and in expert hands is the preferred conversional procedure for patients with failed VBG.
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