Fast Track Program in Conversion Bariatric Surgery, as Safe as in Primary Bariatric Surgery?

Objectives: Evaluate the safety of fast track (FT) surgery program in patients undergoing primary and revisional bariatric surgery (conversion from one procedure to another); identify limiting factors for early discharge and predictive factors for readmission.

Methods: This is a retrospective review of 730 consecutive morbidly obese patients who underwent bariatric surgery between January 2016 and December 2017. Fast track protocol was applied on all patients.

Impact of Laparoscopic Banded Gastric Bypass on Weight Loss Surgery Outcomes: 5 Years' Experience.

Objective: Evaluate 5-year outcomes of banded gastric bypass (BRYGB) as a primary and conversion bariatric procedure.

Methods: Retrospective review of BRYGB between January 2011and March 2013. Outcomes included percentage of total weight loss (%TWL), weight loss maintenance, and band-related complications.