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A Comparison Of Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding In Adolescents And Adults

Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (AGB) induces effective weight loss in adults, but its efficacy in adolescents has yet to be determined.

Methods

Since 1996, data have been collected prospectively on all patients undergoing laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding procedures performed at our hospital by a single surgeon (G.F.). Patients <20 years old at surgery (adolescents) were compared with- patients >20 years old (adults) who were matched for sex and body mass index (BMI).

Results

Seventeen adolescents with a median age of 17 years (range, 12-19) and a BMI of 42.2 kg/m(2) (range, 30.3-70.5) were compared to 17 adults with a median age of 41 years (range, 23-70) and a BMI of 41.8 kg/m(2) (range, 30.1-71.5). There were no significant differences between the adolescents and the adults in complications or weight loss. The BMI dropped to 30.1 kg/m(2) (range, 22.6-39.4) in adolescents and 33.1 kg/m(2) (range, 28.4-41.3) in adults at 2-month follow-up.

Conclusion

Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding is as effective in adolescents as it is in adults.

Authors:
Dolan K, Fielding G. Department of Surgery, Wesley Hospital, 30 Chasely Street, Auchenflower, Queensland 4066, Australia.

Source:
National Library of Medicine 2003

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