Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy as revisional procedure after adjustable gastric band--a systematic review

Obes Surg. 2013 Nov;23(11):1899-914. doi: 10.1007/s11695-013-1058-0.

Abstract

The adjustable gastric band (L)AGB gained popularity as a weight loss procedure. However, long-term results are disappointing; many patients need revision to laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) or sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). The purpose of this study was to assess morbidity, mortality, and results of these two revisional procedures. Fifteen LRYGB studies with a total of 588 patients and eight LSG studies with 286 patients were included. The reason for revision was insufficient weight loss or weight regain in 62.2 and 63.9% in LRYGB and LSG patients. Short-term complications occurred in 8.5 and 15.7% and long-term complications in 8.9 and 2.5%. Reoperation was performed in 6.5 and 3.5%. Revision to LRYGB or LSG after (L)AGB is feasible and relatively safe. Complication rate is higher than in primary procedures.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Systematic Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Gastrectomy* / mortality
  • Gastrectomy* / statistics & numerical data
  • Gastric Bypass* / mortality
  • Gastric Bypass* / statistics & numerical data
  • Gastroplasty / adverse effects*
  • Gastroplasty / mortality
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy* / mortality
  • Laparoscopy* / statistics & numerical data
  • Male
  • Obesity, Morbid / complications
  • Obesity, Morbid / mortality
  • Obesity, Morbid / surgery*
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Postoperative Complications / mortality
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery*
  • Reoperation / statistics & numerical data*
  • Treatment Failure
  • Weight Loss