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Operations for failed vertical banded gastroplasty

W Vaneerdeweg1, G Hubens, L Van Gaal

  • 1Department of Surgery, University Hospital Antwerp (U.I.A.), Belgium.

Acta Chirurgica Belgica
|July 1, 1994
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Reoperation after vertical banded gastroplasty is common. Biliopancreatic diversion is recommended for failed vertical banded gastroplasty due to better long-term weight loss compared to other revision surgeries.

Area of Science:

  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Outcomes

Background:

  • Vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG) is a bariatric procedure with known reoperation rates.
  • Failure and side effects necessitate revisional surgery for some patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate outcomes of reoperations in patients with a history of vertical banded gastroplasty.
  • To identify the most effective surgical approach for failed VBG.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 54 obese patients who underwent reoperation after VBG.
  • Evaluation of different surgical revisions including re-gastroplasty, gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion, and Nissen fundoplication.

Main Results:

  • 13% of patients required reoperation.

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  • Re-gastroplasty showed limited success for weight regain.
  • Conversions to gastric bypass resulted in modest weight loss.
  • Biliopancreatic diversion achieved significant and sustained weight loss.
  • Nissen fundoplication effectively managed reflux esophagitis.

    • Conclusions:

    • Revisional surgery after VBG has variable outcomes.
    • Biliopancreatic diversion is the preferred method for failed VBG due to superior weight loss.
    • Careful patient selection is crucial for successful bariatric surgery revisions.