PROCEDURE

• No change in the anatomy or stomach stapling is required
• Regular follow-ups allow for optimal results

• Requires cutting and stapling of the stomach and bowel

SHORT-TERM
(1 YEAR) EXCESS WEIGHT LOSS

• 42% average weight loss 1 year after surgery

• 46% to 83% weight loss 1 year after surgery

LONG-TERM
(>5 YEAR) EXCESS WEIGHT LOSS

• 55% average weight loss 5 years after surgery

• No follow-up reported > 3 years
• May require second surgery

POST-SURGICAL MORTALITY (SHORT-TERM)

• 0.05%

• 0.39%

EARLY COMPLICATIONS

• 1.5%

• Up to 25.5% reported

POST-SURGICAL COMPLICATIONS (LONG-TERM)

• Band slippage
• Stoma obstruction
• Gastroesophageal reflux
• Nausea and vomiting

• Gastric remnant dilatation
• Surture line bleeding and leaking
• Gastric strictures
• May require second surgery

ADJUSTABILITY

• Adjustable
• Reversible

• Nonadjustable
• Permanent
• May require second surgery, doubling the risks associated with surgery and anesthesia