LAPAROSCOPIC TRANSGASTRIC REMOVAL OF AN ERODED GASTRIC BAND
Veeshal H. Patel*, Ashton B. Christian, Ninh T. Nguyen
Surgery, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA
We present a case of a 37 year old man with morbid obesity (BMI 52) who was 5 years status-post laparoscopic gastric band placement. He presented with right sided abdominal pain at the location of his subcutaneous port, secondary to an ascending infection from an eroded gastric band. Through a combined laparoscopic and endoscopic approach, successfully removed the gastric band via a distal gastrotomy, and closed this defect with a stapled partial gastrectomy. The patient had resolution of his pain post-operatively and was discharged home on POD 1. We discuss our technical transgastric approach, key points in regard to identification and transection of the band, and possible pitfalls.
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