Technical aspects and complications of laparoscopic banding for morbid obesity--a radiological perspective

S H Roy-Choudhury; W M Nelson; J El Cast; D Zacharoulis; B Kirkwood; P C Sedman; C M S Royston; D J Breen

doi:10.1016/j.crad.2003.07.009

Technical aspects and complications of laparoscopic banding for morbid obesity--a radiological perspective

Clin Radiol. 2004 Mar;59(3):227-36. doi: 10.1016/j.crad.2003.07.009.

Authors

S H Roy-Choudhury¹, W M Nelson, J El Cast, D Zacharoulis, B Kirkwood, P C Sedman, C M S Royston, D J Breen

Affiliation

¹ Department of Radiology, Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Kingston Upon Hull, UK.

PMID: 15037134
DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2003.07.009

Abstract

Morbid obesity is a significant clinical problem in the western world. Various surgical restrictive procedures have been described as an aid to weight reduction when conservative treatments fail. Adjustable laparoscopic gastric banding (LAPBAND) has been popularized as an effective, safe, minimally invasive, yet reversible technique for the treatment of morbid obesity. Radiological input is necessary in the follow-up of these patients and the diagnosis of complications peculiar to this type of surgery. In this review we will highlight the technical aspects of radiological follow-up and the lessons learnt over the last 5 years.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Dilatation, Pathologic / etiology
Equipment Design
Equipment Failure
Follow-Up Studies
Gastroplasty / adverse effects*
Gastroplasty / instrumentation
Gastroplasty / methods*
Humans
Laparoscopy / adverse effects
Laparoscopy / methods*
Obesity, Morbid / diagnostic imaging*
Obesity, Morbid / surgery
Postoperative Complications / etiology*
Radiography
Surgical Wound Infection / etiology
Weight Loss