A mid-term experience with the Cousin Bioring--adjustable gastric band.

Background: Since March 2003, we have used the Cousin Bioring in our laparoscopic gastroplasty procedures for morbid obesity. The Bioring belongs to the new generation of adjustable gastric bands. The aim of this study is to review our experience with this particular type of band.

Foot drop as a complication of weight loss after bariatric surgery: is it preventable?

Background: Although rare, the relationship between peroneal nerve palsy and weight loss has been well documented over the last decades. Of the 160 patients operated for persisting foot drop in our institution, weight loss was considered to be the major contributing factor for 78 patients (43.5%).

Results of lap rebanding procedures after Lap-Band removal for band erosion -- a mid-term evaluation.

Background: Late band erosion is an uncommon complication after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB). Overall erosion rate in our practice is approximately 1.6%.

Lap-Band erosion: incidence and treatment.

Background: Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is an effective and safe surgical treatment for morbid obesity. Migration of the band through the stomach wall is a well-known late complication that may jeopardize the aim of the treatment--permanent weight reduction.

Methods: 301 patients were followed for > or = 2 years (mean 39 months) after a Lap-Band procedure.

Late pouch dilation after laparoscopic adjustable gastric and esophagogastric banding: incidence, treatment, and outcome.

Background: Pathologic late pouch dilation is the most frequent complication following gastric banding procedures for morbid obesity. In this study, possible predictive factors were sought. The treatment of these complications and the final outcome are discussed.

Combined laparoscopic treatment of gastric leiomyoma and gallstones.

Laparoscopic treatment of benign gastric disease is rapidly expanding. Gastric leiomyoma, a benign gastric neoplasm, can now be resected laparoscopically. A wide variety of laparoscopic procedures is presented in case reports during the last few years.

Laparoscopic adjustable esophagogastric banding: a preliminary experience.

Background: Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding is an efficient surgical method in the treatment of morbid obesity. In order to reduce the number of complications, we have modified the technique to what we term 'laparoscopic adjustable esophagogastric banding'.

Methods: Between December 1994 and July 1997, 126 laparoscopic adjustable banding procedures were carried out.

The use of laparotomy in the treatment of recent diaphragmatic rupture due to blunt trauma.

The choice of approach is still one of the most controversial points in the surgical treatment of recent rupture of the diaphragm. Most authors agree, however, about the use of thoracotomy in the late cases with strangulation. From 1970 to 1982 inclusive, 40 patients were operated on within a week of closed rupture of the diaphragm.

[Traumatic rupture of the diaphragm: a diagnostic problem].

About 5% of the heavy abdominal traumas present a traumatic diaphragm rupture (14). A correct diagnosis of such a rupture is usually not obvious. A collective review by Alivisatos concluded that only 1/3 of the diaphragm ruptures was recognized within the first 24 hours (2).