Objective: To evaluate the clinical application of laparoscopic vertical banded gastroplasty (LVBG) for morbid obesity.
Methods: Four patients undergoing LVBG were evaluated by comparison of the preoperative and postoperative morbidities and body weights.
Results: Laparoscopic surgery was successfully performed in all the 4 cases without laparotomy. The average operative time was 210 min without intraoperative or postoperative complications. In the 24-month follow-up, the body weight was reduced by over 50% of the excessive weight.
Conclusion: LVBG is an effective and safe treatment for morbid obesity.
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