| Bariatric Surgery.info Stomach Stapling Benefits and Risks |
Vertical banded gastroplasty more effective
than gastric banding |
Benefits and Risks of Stomach StaplingHere is a brief outline of the advantages and problems associated with vertical banded gastroplasty. In simple terms, bariatric gastric stapling operations are slightly easier to perform and carry a little less risk of post-operative complications. Furthermore, vertical banded gastroplasty typically produces better weight loss results than adjustable banding procedures that only use a gastric band or ring, instead of staples. However, when compared to gastric bypass, it is easier for stomach stapling patients to "cheat". So this bariatric procedure is less effective than stomach bypass. Benefits of Stomach Stapling- Procedure is reversible Risks of Stomach Stapling- Breakage of staples Reduction in Obesity Health ProblemsTo qualify for gastric stapling weight loss surgery, patients typically need to suffer from severe clinical obesity. The health risks of this overweight condition are serious and may even become life-threatening. It is against this background of obesity-related health risks, allied to a failure of weight reduction through conventional dieting, that stomach stapling should be assessed. See also: ------------------------------------------------ Gastric Bypass Bariatric Information |