Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Tharini M. Gara, Adam B. Coleman, Donald P. Roten, James M. Rhinewalt
Summary: Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding surgery is a minimally invasive procedure for weight loss, but close follow-up and aftercare are essential to prevent severe complications. We report a case of LAGB-related systemic complications due to lack of postoperative care.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Zach Ichter, Habib Khoury, Lindsey Voller, Sayantan Deb, John Morton
Summary: Surgical wounds related to laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB) removals are more prone to bacterial colonization with a risk of infection. Further research is needed to investigate the correlation between colonized LAGBs and surgical site infections.
Article
Surgery
Edward Phillips, Jaime Ponce, Sunil Bhoyrul, Scott A. Cunneen, Eddie Gomez, Moises Jacobs, Mark Kipnes, Robert T. Marema, Michael Schwiers, Jason R. Waggoner, Janet DeMarchi
Summary: The study presented the long-term safety results of REALIZE adjustable gastric band in patients with morbid obesity, showing a reoperation rate of 8.9% due to serious adverse events at 5 years, with band slippage being the most common issue affecting 6.9% of the population. No new safety concerns were identified during the 5 years of follow-up, and although the predefined safety criteria were not met, the safety profile and long-term effectiveness observed in this study are consistent with those in the current literature.
SURGERY FOR OBESITY AND RELATED DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Konstantinos Spaniolas, Jie Yang, Chencan Zhu, Altieri Maria, Andrew T. Bates, Salvatore Docimo, Mark Talamini, Aurora D. Pryor
Summary: This study compared the safety of single- versus two-stage conversion of adjustable gastric band (AGB) to gastric bypass (RYGB) or sleeve gastrectomy (SG) procedures, and found that single-stage conversion was associated with lower morbidity. Conversion to SG appeared to be safer than RYGB.
Article
Neurosciences
Marinka M. G. Koenis, Janet Ng, Beth Anderson, Michael C. Stevens, Darren S. Tishler, Pavlos K. Papasavas, Andrea Stone, Tara McLaughlin, Allison Verhaak, Mirjana J. Domakonda, Godfrey D. Pearlson
Summary: This study found that LAGB surgery, which constricts the stomach, can indirectly alter brain activation in response to food cues, potentially leading to changes in food craving and preference that support sustained weight loss after surgery.
FRONTIERS IN HUMAN NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Surgery
Sara Palomares Casasus, Maria-Carmen Fernandez-Moreno, Fernando Lopez Mozos, Maria-Eugenia Barrios Carvajal, Roberto Marti Obiol, Joaquin Ortega
Summary: This case report presents a patient who developed esophageal adenocarcinoma 12 years after undergoing LAGB surgery. Minimally invasive surgery was performed, and the patient remained asymptomatic without recurrence. The study suggests that early diagnosis and minimally invasive surgery are viable options for the treatment of esophageal tumors after LAGB.
ANNALS OF LAPAROSCOPIC AND ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Hugo Santos-Sousa, Jorge Nogueiro, Luis Lindeza, Maria Neves Carmona, Filipe Amorim-Cruz, Fernando Resende, Andre Costa-Pinho, John Preto, Bernardo Sousa-Pinto, Silvestre Carneiro, Eduardo Lima-da-Costa
Summary: This study compared the short-term outcomes of primary and revisional bariatric surgeries. The results showed that primary surgeries were associated with better weight loss outcomes and resolution of obesity-related comorbidities compared to revisional surgeries. Revisional RYGB resulted in more weight loss than revisional SG. Revisional surgeries were effective and safe in treating obesity and related comorbidities after a failed AGB.
LANGENBECKS ARCHIVES OF SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Surgery
B. K. Wolnerhanssen, R. Peterli, S. Hurme, M. Bueter, M. Helmio, A. Juuti, A. C. Meyer-Gerspach, M. Slawik, P. Peromaa-Haavisto, P. Nuutila, P. Salminen
Summary: After 5 years of follow-up, it was found that LRYGB resulted in greater weight loss and better improvement in hypertension compared to LSG, but there was no significant difference in remission of T2DM, obstructive sleep apnoea, or quality of life. The complication rate was higher after LRYGB, but the individual burden for patients with complications was similar after both operations.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Enkhmaa Luvsannyam, Sivasthikka Lingarajah, Molly S. Jain, Kajal Goraya, Bernard O. Emuze, Jay Sanni, Frederick Tiesenga
Summary: Bariatric surgery is a successful treatment option for morbid obesity and related comorbidities, with some cases showing failed outcomes. Revision surgery may be an effective solution for patients who have failed previous procedures, highlighting the importance of choosing the right surgical approach for successful weight loss and resolution of comorbid conditions.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Hemmo A. F. Yska, Naziha Khen-Dunlop, Florence Lacaille, Myriam Dabbas
Summary: The study demonstrates that laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) can effectively result in significant weight loss in adolescents, but the long-term effectiveness varies among individuals. Standardized long-term follow-up is crucial for ensuring the success of this bariatric procedure.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zvi H. Perry, Uri Netz, Sharon Tzelnick, Ofri Berar, Shahar Atias, Leonid Lantsberg, Eliezer Avinoach, Solly Mizrahi
Summary: Obesity is a worldwide epidemic that is strongly associated with comorbid diseases such as diabetes mellitus (DM). Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB) is an effective surgical treatment for morbid obesity and can improve control of DM and hypertension (HTN).
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Tanner Redlin, Andrew Holmes, Megan Albertson
Summary: This is a case report of a middle-aged woman who developed discitis and osteomyelitis due to a disengaged LAGB catheter. Although complications after LAGB are rare, this case highlights the importance of monitoring patients with a history of LAGB placement and further investigation to identify risk factors for these complications.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Bao-Ngoc Nasri, Linda Trainor, Daniel B. Jones
Summary: Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB) is effective for most patients with long-term durability, but approximately one fifth of patients will require reoperation, with inadequate weight loss accounting for only one fifth of these cases, and band slippage/prolapse being the most common non weight-related indication for reoperation.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Michael Semyonov, Anastasiya Bartulovic, Nir Cohen, Baruch Berzon, Ekaterina Fedorina, Sofia Lerman, Anastasia Semionov, Michael Friger, Asaf Acker, Alexander Geftler, Alexander Zlotnik, Evgeni Brotfain
Summary: This study compared the effects of pre- and postincisional intravenous paracetamol administration in bariatric surgery patients. The results showed that early administration of intravenous paracetamol before surgical incision resulted in lower postoperative pain scores and reduced the need for additional analgesics.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Antonella Santonicola, Luigi Ruggiero, Rossella Palma, Luigi Angrisani, Paola Iovino
Summary: Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is the preferred surgical procedure for treating severe obesity and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It provides satisfactory weight loss and resolution of GERD symptoms in most patients, but about 24.4% of patients may experience GERD symptoms postoperatively.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBESITY
(2022)