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Background: The aim of this retrospective study was to identify complications related to the access-port, after Lap-Band® system placement by laparoscopy. Methods: The records of 333 morbidly obese patients who underwent laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) were reviewed for the overall surgical complications. Data was further analyzed regarding the complications related to the access-port...
Background: The authors investigated the outcome predictors in obese patients who underwent laparoscopic adjustable banding with the Lap-Band®. Methods:The 3-year excess weight loss (EWL) and rate of band-related complications (pouch dilatation and port leackage) were analyzed in 260 morbidly obese patients, according to several possible predictive characteristics. Success rate (EWL >50%), failure...
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