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Higher initial BMI (>50 kg/m2) significantly increases the risk of failure (excess weight loss <50%) after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding.
If you are superobese (BMI >50), gastric banding has a significantly higher failure rate. Consider other options or be prepared for a higher risk of not achieving significant weight loss.
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The superobese patients (BMI >=50 kg/m2) had a 5.4 times higher risk not to have a success than those who have severe obesity.
Why this rating
Large nationwide observational study (n=1236) with prospective follow-up, though not a randomized controlled trial.
Source
Predictive Factors of Outcome After Gastric Banding
Jean‐Marc Chevallier et al. · Annals of Surgery · 2007
cohort · n=1236Cited 189×
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