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U.S. experience with 749 laparoscopic adjustable gastric bands: intermediate outcomes.

M S Parikh1, G A Fielding, C J Ren

  • 1Department of Surgery, New York University School of Medicine, 530 First Avenue, Suite 10S, New York, NY 10016, USA. parikm01@popmail.med.nya.edu

Surgical Endoscopy
|October 20, 2005
PubMed
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Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB) surgery is a safe and effective bariatric procedure for morbid obesity in the U.S. This study of 749 patients shows significant excess weight loss and manageable complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures
  • Obesity Treatment

Background:

  • Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB) is established as safe and effective for morbid obesity in Europe and Australia.
  • U.S. data on LAGB effectiveness and safety has been limited.
  • This study presents findings from a 3-year experience with 749 primary LAGB procedures at a U.S. academic hospital.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB) in a U.S. patient population.
  • To analyze outcomes including weight loss, operative time, hospital stay, and postoperative complications.
  • To provide U.S.-based data to support the use of LAGB for morbid obesity treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective data collection for 749 primary LAGB procedures over 3 years.

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  • Evaluation of preoperative demographics, operative details, and postoperative outcomes.
  • Inclusion of complications, percent excess weight loss (%EWL), and annual esophagrams in the analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • Mean %EWL reached 44.4% at 1 year, 51.8% at 2 years, and 52.0% at 3 years.
    • Low conversion rate (0.1%) with median operative time of 60 minutes and hospital stay of 23 hours.
    • Postoperative complications occurred in 12.8% of patients, with most being manageable and reversible; no mortalities reported.

    Conclusions:

    • The U.S. experience with LAGB aligns with international findings, confirming its safety and efficacy.
    • LAGB is a viable and effective surgical option for treating morbid obesity in the United States.
    • The study provides robust data supporting LAGB as a beneficial bariatric procedure.