Abstract：
:Following its introduction in 1993, the LAP-BAND (INAMED Health, Santa Barbara, CA) has been used extensively across the world for the treatment of obesity, and data on safety and effectiveness are now available. This review draws on the literature and our own clinical patient base to provide an overview of the early and late problems associated with LAP-BAND placement and its effects on weight loss. It has proved to be a remarkably safe procedure. A report analyzing international data on laparoscopic adjustable gastric bands identified 3 deaths in 5,827 patients (approximately 1 in 2,000). In our series of 1,120 patients, there have been no deaths and no life-threatening perioperative complications. Significant early complications occurred in 17 (1.5%) of our patients; late problems have been more common, particularly during our early experience. Prolapse of the stomach through the band occurred in 125 (25%) of our first 500 patients but has occurred in only 28 (4.7%) of our last 600 patients. Erosion of the band into the stomach occurred in 34 patients (3%); all occurred in the first 500 patients. No erosions have occurred in the last 600 patients. Both problems are treated laparoscopically by removal and replacement. Combined international data show that weight loss after LAP-BAND placement is characterized by steady progressive weight loss over a 2- to 3-year period, followed by stable weight out to 6 years. This pattern reflects the benefit of adjustability. For the international series, the percent excess weight loss (%EWL) at 2 years has been between 52% and 65%. In our series, %EWL at 5 years and 6 years was 54% and 57%, respectively. The LAP-BAND is proving to be extremely safe, able to facilitate good weight loss, and able to maintain weight loss over time.
journal_name
Am J Surgjournal_title
American journal of surgeryauthors
O'Brien PE,Dixon JBdoi
10.1016/s0002-9610(02)01179-0subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2002-12-01 00:00:00pages
42S-45Sissue
6Beissn
0002-9610issn
1879-1883pii
S0002961002011790journal_volume
184pub_type
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