Laparoscopic gastric banding is a simple and safe ... Still, it results in overall < 50% of Excess Weight Loss in both short and long term follow up and is accompanied by a significant reoperation rate either due to complications or due to treatment failure. ** Thus, LAGB should no longer be considered as the procedure of choice for obesity and reliable selection criteria must be developed for its use if at all.***
Long-Term Results After Laparoscopic Gastric Banding for Morbid Obesity. 13 Years Follow Up in a Single University Unit
Presenter: A. Konstantinos (Bichat Claude Bernard Hospital, Paris, France)
Co-authors: A. Lasati1, K. Sandrine1, P. Mongol1, D. Chosidow 1, K. Sandrine1, R. Lara1, J. P. Marmuse1
1Bichat Claude Bernard Hospital Paris France
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