A 12-Month Review of Revisional Single Anastomosis Gastric Bypass for Complicated Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding for Body Mass Index over 35.

Background: In many countries, laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) was previously the most commonly performed bariatric procedure due to its operative safety and early efficacy. This procedure is now superseded because of doubtful long-term results and late complications. Many people eventually required revisional bariatric surgery such as conversion to single anastomosis gastric bypass (SAGB).

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass after successful weight loss with a laparoscopic adjustable gastric band: rationales and early outcomes in patients of body mass index<35 kg/m(2.).

Background: Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) has a number of well-established acute and chronic issues that can require revisional surgical procedures. There is no existing data to evaluate conversion of band patients with body mass index (BMI)<35 kg/m(2) from LAGB to a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). This study aims to report on the indications for and the safety profile of conversion of the LAGB to RYGB in patients with BMI<35 kg/m(2).