Endoscopic Revision (StomaphyX) versus Formal Surgical Revision (Gastric Bypass) for Failed Vertical Band Gastroplasty

• Main Authors: Johan Bolton (Author), Richdeep S. Gill (Author), Akram Al-Jahdali (Author), Simon Byrns (Author), Xinzhe Shi (Author), Daniel W. Birch (Author), Shahzeer Karmali (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background. Weight regain secondary to VBG pouch dilation is a typical referral for Bariatric surgeons. In this study we compare an endoluminal pouch reduction (Stomaphyx) to RYGB for revision. Methods. A retrospective review was completed for patients with a previous VBG presenting with weight rega...