Laparoscopic Removal of Eroded Non-Adjustable Gastric Band and Conversion to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

Obes Surg. 2020 Jul;30(7):2858-2859. doi: 10.1007/s11695-020-04631-z.

Abstract

This video shows the case of a 64-year-old morbidly obese woman, with a non-adjustable gastric band, who consulted for weight regain and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms and was converted to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). The operative technique included extensive lysis of adhesions, complete band dissection, partial gastrectomy of the fundus and body due to band erosion and conversion to RYGB.

Keywords: Bariatric surgery; Gastric band; Gastric band erosion; Gastric bypass; Non-adjustable gastric band; Revisional bariatric surgery; Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.

MeSH terms

  • Bariatric Surgery*
  • Female
  • Gastrectomy
  • Gastric Bypass*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Middle Aged
  • Obesity, Morbid* / surgery
  • Reoperation
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Treatment Outcome