Gastric Banding Research Today is a free monthly online journal that collates and summarizes the latest research about Gastric Banding, including details on laparoscopic gastric banding, stomach stapling, gastric bypass, risks, diet.

Volume 3 (2006), Issue 5 (May)

1. Off-label use of an adjustable gastric banding system for pulmonary artery banding.
   J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 131(5): 1130-5. [Abstract] [Full-text]
2. Leptin and ghrelin expression in adipose tissues and serum levels in gastric banding patients.
   Eur J Clin Invest, 36(6): 389-94. [Abstract] [Full-text]
3. Perioperative comparison of the MiniMizer extra band with the other laparoscopic gastric bands.
   Obes Surg, 16(5): 646-50. [Abstract] [Full-text]
4. Rats submitted to gastric banding are leaner and show distinctive feeding patterns.
   Obes Surg, 16(5): 597-602. [Abstract] [Full-text]
5. Gallstone formation after weight loss following gastric banding in morbidly obese Dutch patients.
   Obes Surg, 16(5): 592-6. [Abstract] [Full-text]
6. Gastrointestinal quality of life following laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding in Asia.
   Obes Surg, 16(5): 586-91. [Abstract] [Full-text]
7. Result of a national audit of bariatric surgery performed at academic centers: a 2004 University HealthSystem Consortium Benchmarking Project.
   Arch Surg, 141(5): 445-9; discussion 449-50. [Abstract] [Full-text]

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