Laparoscopic adjustable silicone gastric banding: preliminary results of the University of Naples experience.
BACKGROUND
Laparoscopic adjustable silicone gastric banding (LASGB) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure indicated for the treatment of patients with morbid obesity.


METHODS
From January 1996, eight patients successfully underwent the video-laparoscopic procedure.


RESULTS
Preoperative body mass index was 44.4 +/- 4.7 (range 37.9-53.3). Mean operative time was 255 +/- 73 minutes (range 150-360). Mean hospital stay was 3 +/- 1 days. Intraoperative complications were absent.


CONCLUSIONS
Preliminary results have been satisfactory, and encourage us to continue with LASGB.
Angrisani
L
L
Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Federico II University, Naples, Italy.
Lorenzo
M
M
Esposito
G
G
Romano
G
G
Puzziello
A
A
Belfiore
A
A
Santoro
T
T
Roina
G
G
Petito
A
A
Falconi
C
C
Tesauro
B
B
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D015391:Gastroplasty / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D015431:Weight Loss