Gastric banding induces negative bone remodelling in the absence of secondary hyperparathyroidism: potential role of serum C telopeptides for follow-up.

Objective: Data about the consequences of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) on phospho-calcic and bone metabolism remain scarce.

Subjects: We studied a group of 37 obese premenopausal women (age: 24-52 y; mean BMI = 43.7 kg/m2) who underwent LAGB.

Laparoscopic gastric banding: a prospective, randomized study comparing the Lapband and the SAGB: early results.

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the results of laparoscopic gastric banding using 2 different bands (the Lapband [Bioenterics, Carpinteria, CA] and the SAGB [Swedish Adjustable Gastric Band; Obtech Medical, 6310 Zug, Switzerland]) in terms of weight loss and correction of comorbidities, short-and long-term complications, and improvement of quality of life in morbidly obese patients

Summary Background Data: During the past 10 years, gastric banding has become 1 of the most common bariatric procedures, at least in Europe and Australia. Weight loss can be excellent, but it is not sufficient in a significant proportion of patients, and a number of long-term complications can develop. We hypothesized that the type of band could be of importance in the outcome.

Impact of preoperative teaching on surgical option of patients qualifying for bariatric surgery.

Background: During the last 5 years, the performance of bariatric operations has doubled via our outpatient obesity clinic. Currently, 52% of the patients presenting for weight loss are interested in bariatric surgery. Gastric banding and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass are the two laparoscopic procedures proposed.

Predictive factors of binge eating disorder in women searching to lose weight.

Methods: The aim of this study was to detect predictive factors of binge eating disorder (BED) in an out-patient obesity clinic. Eating behaviour, weight history and body composition were assessed in 138 consecutive patients. BED was diagnosed according to the criteria of appendix B of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.