Conversional surgery: single-step conversion of laparoscopic adjustable gastric band to laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy

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01 October 2014

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doi: 10.1007/s11695-014-1358-z


Abstract

Background: Although some patients attain good outcomes after adjustable gastric band (LAGB), a certain quantity have experienced complications and insufficient weight loss. The objective of this study is to assess the safety and outcome of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) as a conversion surgery after a failed LAGB.

Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of 40 patients who received LSG as conversional surgery from 2009 to 2012 in Al Amiri Hospital, Kuwait. Data analyzed included percentage of excessive weight loss (EWL%), body mass index (BMI), and postoperative complications. Paired t test was utilized to evaluate total weight loss after both procedures.

Results: Among the 40 patients that underwent conversion surgery, the mean age was 36 years old, 34 (85 %) of which were females. Follow-up for LAGB was 1 to 11 years (median, 4.5 years) and 6 months to 3 years (median, 1 year) for LSG. Mean BMI before LAGB was 44 kg/m(2) (SD = 7.2) and mean weight was 117.2 kg (SD = 25.1). A percentage of 20 % achieved good outcomes and 7.5 % experienced complications and 60 % insufficient weight loss. Median EWL% achieved with LAGB was 11.5 %, and after LSG, a median EWL% of 56.9 % was recorded. After conversional surgery, a significant drop in BMI was noted with p value < 0.002.

Conclusions: Laparoscopic conversion from LAGB to LSG may be considered as an alternative for patients with a failed LAGB procedure. However, a longer follow-up study is required to validate the results.


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