Karl A Miller1. 1. Krankenhaus Hallein, Buergermeisterstr. 34, A-5400 Hallein, Austria. Karl.Miller@KH-Hallein.at
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The surgery to place the implantable gastric stimulator (IGS) is described. METHODS: There are two implantable components to the IGS. One is the electrical stimulator itself, which is placed in the anterior abdominal wall. It is connected to a bipolar lead that is positioned in the muscle wall of the stomach. We describe the procedure that is necessary to safely place the components. RESULTS: 4 patients have been implanted using techniques that were developed and refined around the world. There were no operative deaths. All procedures were successfully completed laparoscopically. Two (2/4) connections required revision because the leads were not fully inserted into the header of the generator. CONCLUSIONS: The operation to implant the IGS is safe and simple to perform. Attention to technical details is essential.
BACKGROUND: The surgery to place the implantable gastric stimulator (IGS) is described. METHODS: There are two implantable components to the IGS. One is the electrical stimulator itself, which is placed in the anterior abdominal wall. It is connected to a bipolar lead that is positioned in the muscle wall of the stomach. We describe the procedure that is necessary to safely place the components. RESULTS: 4 patients have been implanted using techniques that were developed and refined around the world. There were no operative deaths. All procedures were successfully completed laparoscopically. Two (2/4) connections required revision because the leads were not fully inserted into the header of the generator. CONCLUSIONS: The operation to implant the IGS is safe and simple to perform. Attention to technical details is essential.
Authors: Hugo Bonatti; Gerald Brandacher; Elisabeth Hoeller; Ingrid Stelzmueller; Walter Mark; Raimund Margreiter; Helmut Weiss Journal: Obes Surg Date: 2007-01 Impact factor: 4.129