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One-anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB) in Rats
Published on: November 10, 2018
Outcome of 232 morbidly obese patients treated with laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding between 1995-2003
F Polat1, P P C Poyck, C Dickhoff
1Department of Surgery, Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Dordrecht, The Netherlands. fpolat@kpnmail.nl
Background:
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is widely used for the treatment of morbidly obese patients. We prospectively evaluated the effect of LAGB since 1995.
Methods:
Between March 1995 and August 2003, 232 morbidly obese patients underwent LAGB. The pars flaccida technique was used in the majority of the patients. Data were prospectively collected.
Results:
The median age was 35 years and 93% were female. Initial median body weight was 129 kg with a median BMI of 46. After 5 years of follow-up, median BMI decreased to 36 and the median body weight decreased to 98 kg. Median excess weight loss was 37% after 1 year, 42% after 3 years and 42% after 5 years of follow-up. Late postoperative complications were pouch dilatation (n = 33), port revision (n = 19), erosion (n = 4) and necrosis (n = 1).
Conclusion:
LAGB is a safe and successful treatment for patients with morbid obesity. Maximal weight reduction is achieved within 12 months and remains stable up to at least 5 years. These results suggest that LAGB could have a positive outcome on morbid obesity-associated morbidity and overall life expectancy.
