Vertical Banded Gastroplasty vs Adjustable Silicone Gastric Banding in the Treatment of Morbid Obesity: a Preliminary Report.

A prospective comparative study, comparing vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG) with adjustable silicone gastric banding (ASGB) has been undertaken. The purpose of the study was to see if ASGB could produce weight loss as good as VBG. Patient population was similar and patients' choice was based on informed consent. Male/ female ratio and excess body weight were comparable in both groups. Early as well as late complications were minor and rare In both groups. The evaluation of the results was based on excess weight loss and BMI curves. Weight loss as well as BMI curves were quite similar in the two groups. A 50% excess weight loss has been obtained at 6 months, In both groups.