Endoscopic revision for failed vertical band gastroplasty

• Published in: Journal of obesity
• Main Authors: Bolton, Johan, Gill, Richdeep S, Jahdali, Akram Al, Byrns, Simon, Shi, Xinzhe, Birch, Daniel W, Karmali, Shahzeer
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: John Wiley & Sons, Inc 01.01.2013
• Subjects: Care and treatment; Comparative analysis; Complications and side effects; Health aspects; Obesity; Patient outcomes; Surgery; Vertical banded gastroplasty; Canada

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 rega...