The LM Proring Band and left approach in laparoscopic vertical banded gastroplasty: preliminary results in 44 cases.

Background: Morbid obesity is one of the most important social and medical issues in Western countries. Many authors have adopted a minimally invasive approach to reproduce current bariatric operations. The aim of this study is to present a personal technique for laparoscopic vertical banded gastroplasty (LVBG) and the preliminary results of 44 patients.