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Vertical banded gastroplasty: first experience in Russia
Y I Yashkov1, A D Timoshin, T A Oppel
1Department of Liver, Bile Ducts and Pancreatic Surgery, National Research Center of Surgery, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moskow.
Obesity Surgery
|August 1, 1997
Summary
Vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG) shows favorable outcomes for morbid obesity, with significant excess weight loss and improvement in related diseases. Further experience is needed to optimize long-term results and refine techniques.
Area of Science:
- Bariatric Surgery
- Surgical Techniques
Background:
- First experience of Vertical Banded Gastroplasty (VBG) in Russian National Research Center of Surgery.
- Study conducted between November 1992 and October 1996.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the initial experience and outcomes of VBG for morbid obesity.
- To evaluate the efficacy and complications of VBG.
Main Methods:
- 24 morbidly obese patients (mean BMI 52.1 kg/m2) underwent VBG.
- Procedure followed the Mason technique.
Main Results:
- Early complication rate was 20.8%.
- Mean excess weight loss (EWL) was 48.0% (up to 53.9% in select patients).
- Significant improvements in obesity-related comorbidities were observed; 9 patients developed incisional hernias.
Conclusions:
- VBG demonstrates a favorable initial impression for managing morbid obesity.
- Further experience and long-term data are necessary to solidify VBG's role and optimize outcomes.
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