Background Long-term complications and lack of weight loss have caused a surge in
laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB) removal. This study reviews the trend of LAGB …

Background Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB) insertion is a commonly
performed bariatric procedure with low associated short-term risk. Given that a significant …

Background Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB) removal is required in cases of
slippage, erosion, infection, intolerance, or failure in weight loss. The aim of the study was to …

Background Despite many patients doing well after laparoscopic adjustable gastric band
(LAGB) several studies caution offering this procedure for weight loss. The aim of our study …

Background The laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB) is widely used for the
treatment of morbid obesity. Many patients benefit from this procedure initially, but …

Background Although laparoscopic adjustable gastric bands (LAGBs) have been shown to
be efficacious, their long-term usefulness has been questioned. This study examined the …

Objective This study was undertaken to examine the factors contributing to laparoscopic
adjustable gastric band (LAGB) removals among adults> 18 years of age. We hypothesized …

Background Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB) has had encouraging early
results. However, intermediate and late results were discouraging, and LAGB is presently …

Background Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is a safe and proven surgical
option for morbid obesity; however, the need for revisional surgery is being increasingly …

Background Determinants of success of a bariatric procedure are many but paramount is the
ability to durably produce significant and reliable weight loss. We sought to determine the …