Abstract:Abstract:Background: Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) was considered as one of the effective, less invasive methods which could help the obese patients to achieve their optimal weight without regaining the lost one. The recent article is a report of 165 patients who had undergone LAGB, while discussing the rate of their complications. Results: The patients' mean initial BMI was 37±0.3 kg/m 2 which became 29.4±0.3 kg/m 2 after LAGB. The mean weight reduction was 21.4±0.9 kg during the 16.9±0.9 mon… Show more
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