The international surgical journal with global reach

This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

Banded versus nonbanded sleeve gastrectomy. A randomized controlled trial with 3 years of follow-up. Ann Surg 2020; 272: 690-695.

Published: 19th March 2021

Authors: Fink J, Hetzenecker A, Seifert G, Runkel M, Laessle C, Fichtner-Feigl S et al.

Conclusion

The addition of silicone banding in this study that included 94 procedures improved mean adjusted excess weight loss after three years: 73.9 versus 62.3 per cent, P=0.0073. The band reduced reflux and improved quality of life, but increased regurgitation.

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