What Are the Most Common Gastric Banding Complications?

Gastric band, full name is adjustable laparoscopic gastric band. It is a material used in laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB). It refers to the laparoscopic surgery that is tied to the upper stomach and can be adjusted by water injection to adjust the elastic silicone restraint band.

Gastric band

For Asian yellow populations, Body Mass Index (BMI)> 32kg / m2 or BMI> 28kg / m2

After gastric banding, patients lose an average of 500 grams to 1,000 grams per week. Patients who are overweight before surgery lose weight faster. Most patients lost 22-45 kg in the first year after surgery. Weight loss is better in patients under 30 years of age. Research results at home and abroad suggest that the weight loss of LAGB is between 65-80% of extra body weight (EWL, partial body weight of BMI> 23kg / m2). Patients should strictly record their physical data and often fine-tune the gastric band, which is a prerequisite for the long-term success of the operation. When adjusting, the patient drinks

In 1992, Dr. Cadiere performed the world's first laparoscopy

Implemented in the United States

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Nausea and vomiting

Gastric acid reflux

Gastric obstruction

Abdominal pain

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6. Physical weakness

7. death

8. Infection

9. Unexplained high fever