K H Chang1, E T Condon, E J O'Connor, O J McAnena. 1. Department of Surgery, Galway University Hospital, National University of Ireland, Galway, Republic of Ireland. kahhoong_chang@yahoo.co.uk
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Although substantial weight loss is the primary outcome following bariatric surgery, changes in obesity-related morbidity and quality of life (QoL) are equally important. This study reports on weight loss, QoL and health outcomes following laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB). METHODS: Bariatric analysis and reporting outcome system questionnaire survey was carried out on patients who had LAGB. Patients' body weight, body mass index, QoL and co-morbidities were recorded. RESULTS: Twenty-three of 26 patients answered the questionnaire (response rate of 92%). Fifteen patients (60%) achieved over 50% excess weight loss. Twenty-two patients (84.6%) reported improvement in QoL. Co-morbidities in 18 patients (75%) resolved or improved. One patient had postoperative aspiration pneumonia and no other morbidity was recorded. CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding is a safe and feasible method of bariatric surgery. It can achieve satisfactory weight loss with significant improvement in QoL and co-morbidity provided patients undergo thorough preoperative preparation and rigorous postoperative follow-up.
BACKGROUND: Although substantial weight loss is the primary outcome following bariatric surgery, changes in obesity-related morbidity and quality of life (QoL) are equally important. This study reports on weight loss, QoL and health outcomes following laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB). METHODS: Bariatric analysis and reporting outcome system questionnaire survey was carried out on patients who had LAGB. Patients' body weight, body mass index, QoL and co-morbidities were recorded. RESULTS: Twenty-three of 26 patients answered the questionnaire (response rate of 92%). Fifteen patients (60%) achieved over 50% excess weight loss. Twenty-two patients (84.6%) reported improvement in QoL. Co-morbidities in 18 patients (75%) resolved or improved. One patient had postoperative aspiration pneumonia and no other morbidity was recorded. CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding is a safe and feasible method of bariatric surgery. It can achieve satisfactory weight loss with significant improvement in QoL and co-morbidity provided patients undergo thorough preoperative preparation and rigorous postoperative follow-up.
Authors: M Sullivan; J Karlsson; L Sjöström; L Backman; C Bengtsson; C Bouchard; S Dahlgren; E Jonsson; B Larsson; S Lindstedt Journal: Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord Date: 1993-09
Authors: L Milone; A Daud; E Durak; L Olivero-Rivera; B Schrope; W B Inabnet; D Davis; M Bessler Journal: Surg Endosc Date: 2007-11-20 Impact factor: 4.584