Endoscopic revision of gastric bypass using plication technique: an adjustable approach

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banded Plication (LAGBP)

Endoscopic Revision (StomaphyX) versus Formal Surgical Revision (Gastric Bypass) for Failed Vertical Band Gastroplasty

BACKGROUND Weight regain secondary to VBG pouch dilation is a typical referral for Bariatric surgeons. In this study we compare an endoluminal pouch reduction (Stomaphyx) to RYGB for revision. METHODS A retrospective review was completed for patients with a previous VBG presenting with weight regain between 2003-2010. RESULTS Thirty patients were identified for study 23 RYGB, 14 StomaphyX. ...

Comparison of roux-en-y gastric bypass techniques with and without distal gastric plication in patients with morbid obesity

Revision of Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding: Success or Failure?

BACKGROUND Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is a safe and frequently performed bariatric procedure. Unfortunately, re-operations are often necessary. Reports on the success of revisional procedures are scarce and show variable results, either supporting or declining the idea of revising LAGB. This study describes a large cohort of re-operations after failed LAGB to determine the s...

Endoscopic gastric pouch plication - a novel endoluminal incision free approach to revisional bariatric surgery

10-40% of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) patients regain significant weight after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery due to dilation of the pouch and/or the gastrojejunal (GJ) anastomosis. Traditional revision surgery is associated with significant morbidity (e.g. post-anastomotic GJ leak) where less invasive endoluminal procedures may represent safer alternatives. The present article reports a ...