Laparoscopic vertical banded gastroplasty: early experience
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1Surgical Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Abbasia Square, Cairo, Egypt. khaled_fiky@hotmail.com
Background:
The tremendous development of laparoscopic surgery in the last decade is being applied to bariatric surgery. Laparoscopic vertical banded gastroplasty (LVBG) is technically feasible by laparoscopy.
Methods:
From August 1998 to August 1999, 13 patients underwent LVBG. The technical difficulties are discussed.
Results:
Operating time ranged from 105 to 420 minutes. 11 patients have lost 45-55% of their original weight. Inserting an esophageal bougie no. 11 from the beginning of the operation and using the laparoscopic set-up described, made the procedure shorter, safer and easier for patients and surgeon.
Conclusion:
LVBG is technically feasible for the laparoscopic bariatric surgeon who is experienced in the handling and control of laparoscopic instruments and hand-eye coordination. The early results are satisfactory. Preoperative counseling is an integral step for the operation.
