Esophageal dysmotility disorders after laparoscopic gastric banding--an underestimated complication.

Objective: To evaluate the effects of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) on esophageal dysfunction over the long term in a prospective study, based on a 12-year experience.

Background: Esophageal motility disorders and dilatation after LAGB have been reported. However, only a few studies present long-term follow-up data.

Graft survival and complications after laparoscopic gastric banding for morbid obesity--lessons learned from a 12-year experience.

Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) has been considered by many as the treatment of choice for morbid obesity because of its simplicity and encouraging early results. The aim of this prospective study was to critically assess the effects, complications, and outcome after LAGB in the long-term, based on a 12-year experience. Between June 1998 and June 2009, all patients with implantation of a LAGB have been enrolled in a prospective clinical trial.

Outcome and complications after laparoscopic Swedish adjustable gastric banding: 5-year results of a prospective clinical trial.

Background: Bariatric surgery is currently the only effective treatment for morbid obesity in terms of inducing and maintaining satisfactory weight loss and decreasing weight-related co-morbidities. A study was conducted to assess the effects, complications and outcome after laparoscopic Swedish adjustable gastric banding (SAGB) to 5 years.

Methods: Between June 1998 and December 2005, all patients with implantation of a SAGB were enrolled in a prospective clinical trial.