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Published on: November 10, 2018
Initial clinical experience with telemetrically adjustable gastric banding
Rudolph A Weiner1, Michael Korenkov, Esther Matzig
1Krankenhaus Sachsenhausen, Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Section of Bariatric Surgery, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Surgical Technology International
|October 10, 2006
Summary
A new telemetrically adjustable gastric band offers a safe and comfortable alternative for morbid obesity treatment. This device allows for precise, atruamatic adjustments, leading to early excess weight loss comparable to traditional methods.
Area of Science:
- Bariatric Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Procedures
- Obesity Treatment
Background:
- Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding is established for morbid obesity.
- Access port complications and imprecise adjustments are drawbacks of current hydraulic bands.
- A novel telemetrically adjustable gastric band aims to overcome these limitations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the usefulness and efficacy of the first telemetrically adjustable gastric band (EASYBAND).
- To assess the safety and patient comfort of this new device.
- To report initial worldwide results from two German academic centers.
Main Methods:
- The EASYBAND is a purely mechanical band adjusted by a micromotor controlled via telemetry.
- Thirty-seven morbidly obese patients (BMI 44.1 ± 4.5) underwent laparoscopic implantation.
- Prospective data collection on safety and efficacy was performed.
Main Results:
- No serious adverse events related to the device were reported.
- Mean excess weight loss was 10.2% at 1 month, 23.8% at 3 months, and 30.2% at 6 months.
- Telemetric adjustments were performed safely and comfortably, with precise diameter control.
Conclusions:
- The telemetrically adjustable gastric band is safe and effective for initial weight loss in morbidly obese patients.
- It offers atruamatic adjustments and improved patient comfort compared to traditional bands.
- Further long-term studies are required to confirm its safety and performance profile.
