Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery  2012;15(1):23-25

doi:10.7602/jmis.2012.15.1.23

Simultaneous Laparoscopic Band Removal and Sleeve Gastrectomy: Case Report and Review of Literature.

Yoon Young CHOI 1 ; Yong Jin KIM ; Kyung Yul HUR

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Keywords

Sleeve gastrectomy; Morbid obesity; Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

More attention has been paid to bariatric surgery due to an increase in the obese population in Korea. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is the most popular procedure for weight-loss but the complication rate may increase with time. Revision surgery is needed if there are complications or the weight is regained after LAGB, and a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy could be performed in the case of band failure. Successful band removal and sleeve gastrectomy wereperformed simultaneously without complications.