Centers for Excellence in Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery, Las Vegas, U.S.
Reports from the United States add new data to obesity research
Published in Fitness and Wellness Business Week, June 28th, 2006
Study 1: Conversion of failed laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding to mini-gastric bypass was a safe treatment option.
According to a study from the United States, "Although laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) has been found to be a generally successful weight loss operation, there are reports of occasional LAGB failure. The results of rescue procedures for these patients are important. The mini-gastric bypass (MGB) is a safe and effective alternative to other bariatric surgical procedures."
R. Rutledge at the Centers for Excellence in Laparoscopic...
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