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Impact of Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding on Obesity Co-morbidities in the Medium- and Long-Term
The authors evaluated the impact of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) on obesity-associated diseases in a series at 3 to 8 years postoperatively, namely diabetes, pulmonary disease, hypertension a...
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Technical Alternatives in Laparoscopic Placement of an Adjustable Gastric Band: Experience of Two German University Hospitals
Background: The technique of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB), although relatively well standardized, has some "weak points". Methods: We analysed the experience of 2 German university clinics in...
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Port function after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding for morbid obesity
Background: Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LGB) has gained wide popularity, but information on port function is limited. Methods: In a prospective nonrandomized study, we analyz...
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Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass for Morbid Obesity with Linear Gastroenterostomy
Background: Laparoscopic gastric bypass (LGBP) is a well-established procedure for the surgical management of morbid obesity. Most surgeons create the gastroenteral anastomosis by using the circular EEA staple...
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A rare complication of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding
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Combined abdominal wall paresis and incisional hernia after laparoscopic cholecystectomy
A case of combined abdominal wall paresis and incisional hernia after laparoscopic cholecystectomy is reported. The paresis possibly occurred by a lesion of the N. intercostalis when extending the incision fo...