title: Silastic ring vertical gastroplasty by minilaparotomy.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The incision length has significant influence on the postoperative course after silastic ring vertical gastroplasty (SRVG).
  
  
  METHODS
  A technique is described in which SRVG can be performed through a minilaparotomy incision.
  
  
  RESULTS
  110 patients were operated with this technique during 1996. No remarkable intraoperative or postoperative complications were encountered. Postoperative weight loss has been satisfactory.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Performance of SRVG through a minilaparotomy is feasible. The technique is recommended for surgeons familiar with the operation through the formal incision.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery B, Wolfson Medical Center, Holon and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kyzer
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Matz
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Charuzi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015992:Body Mass Index; D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D004129:Dimethylpolysiloxanes; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D015391:Gastroplasty / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007813:Laparotomy; D012828:Silicones; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D004129:Dimethylpolysiloxanes; D012828:Silicones; C013830:baysilon