Information on Gastric Banding
Results...
Several clinical trials have been done to assess the results of Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding surgery. Of important note is that results indicate percentage of excess weight lost. For example, if your ideal weight is 70kg and you weigh 120kg, a loss of 50% of your excess weight will mean that you lose 25kg and end up weighing 95kg.
Five studies have documented the results of Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding surgery. All studies showed over 50% excess weight loss over 5 years. The results are summarised below:
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| Number of patients | 709 | 763 | 500 | 543 | 830 |
| Average Age | 41 | 36 | 39 | 41 | 38 |
| Average starting BMI | 45 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 46 |
| Follow up time (years) | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| % Excess Weight Loss | 54 | 50-60 | 65 | 53 | |
| Average Final BMI | 30 | 31.2 | 36 | ||
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1 O'Brien et al. The laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (Lap-Band): A prospective study of medium-term effects on weight, health and quality of life. Obes Surg, 2002.
2 Belachew et al. Long term results of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding for the treatment of morbid obesity. Obesity Surg, 2002. 3 Dargent. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding: Lessons from the first 500 patients in a single institution. Obes Surg, 1999. 4 Vertruyen. Experience with Lap-Band System up to 7 years. Obes Surg, 2002. 5 Favretti et al. Laparoscopic banding: Selection and technique in 830 patients. Obes Surg, 2002. |
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As can be seen, the long term results are excellent!