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Laproscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (Lagb) in Super Morbidly Obese Patients (Bmi>50) in Ambulatory Surgery Center Is Safe
David a. Nguyen*, Alexa L. Schwarzman, Carson D. Liu
Bariatric Surgery, Skylex Advanced Surgical, Inc, Los Angeles, CA
Introduction: Safety and efficacy of LAGB has been performed in super-morbid obese patients with great success. We analyzed outcomes and safety in outpatient ambulatory surgery centers (ASC).Method: 525 patients with a BMI greater than 50 underwent LAGB in ASC. Electronic medical records were reviewed blindly to assess complications and weightloss.Results: Graphs below depict great weight loss with reduction of BMI and average weight loss.Conclusion: Out-patient surgery in ASCs is a viable option for patients with super-morbid obesity. No deaths or life threatening complications were encountered postoperatively. Furthermore, resolutions of co-morbidity were seen in this sub group of patients.
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