Our data suggest that local excision is a good option for patients with a major clinical response after chemoradiotherapy. A longer period of follow-up is required to confirm these findings.

LAGB is a relatively safe and effective procedure.

Lap-Band was associated with a good outcome and with a low rate of severe complications. The outcome was more influenced by physiological and technical reasons than by psychological or behavioural factors.

Morbidly obese patients with BED supported by adequate psychological treatment can have good outcomes after gastric banding.

Attention to technical details is of paramount importance for a safe, standardized and effective operation.