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 5 (2008), Issue 4 (April)

1. Is Preoperative Manometry in Restrictive Bariatric Procedures Necessary?
   Obes Surg. [Abstract] [Full-text]
2. Mechanical versus suture fixation of the port in adjustable gastric banding procedures: a prospective randomized blinded study.
   Surg Endosc. [Abstract] [Full-text]
3. Causes of early mortality after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding.
   J Am Coll Surg, 206(4): 664-9. [Abstract] [Full-text]
4. Gastric Cancer After Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding.
   Obes Surg. [Abstract] [Full-text]
5. Has Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery been Accepted in Japan? The Experience of a Single Surgeon.
   Obes Surg. [Abstract] [Full-text]
6. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass as a re-do procedure for failed restricive gastric surgery.
   Surg Endosc, 22(4): 1014-8. [Abstract] [Full-text]
7. Gastric banding as a salvage procedure for patients with weight loss failure after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
   Surg Endosc, 22(4): 1019-22. [Abstract] [Full-text]
8. Hiatal hernia repair at the initial laparoscopic adjustable gastric band operation reduces the need for reoperation.
   Surg Endosc, 22(4): 1035-41. [Abstract] [Full-text]
9. The Effect of Laparoscopic Gastric Banding Surgery on Plasma Levels of Appetite-Control, Insulinotropic, and Digestive Hormones.
   Obes Surg. [Abstract] [Full-text]
10. Laparoscopic Gastric Rebanding for Slippage with Pouch Dilation: Results on 29 Consecutive Patients.
    Obes Surg. [Abstract] [Full-text]
11. Pressure-controlled ventilation improves oxygenation during laparoscopic obesity surgery compared with volume-controlled ventilation.
    Br J Anaesth, 100(5): 709-16. [Abstract] [Full-text]
12. Band and Port-Related Morbidity After Bariatric Surgery: An Underestimated Problem.
    Obes Surg. [Abstract] [Full-text]
13. Symmetrical Pouch Dilatation After Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding: Incidence and Management.
    Obes Surg. [Abstract] [Full-text]
14. Bariatric Surgery Outcomes in Morbidly Obese with the Metabolic Syndrome at US Academic Centers.
    Obes Surg. [Abstract] [Full-text]
15. Inadequate Weight Loss vs Secondary Weight Regain: Laparoscopic Conversion from Gastric Banding to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass.
    Obes Surg. [Abstract] [Full-text]
16. Therapeutic Effects of Sleeve Gastrectomy Plus Gastric Remnant Banding on Weight Reduction and Gastric Dilatation: An Animal Study.
    Obes Surg. [Abstract] [Full-text]
17. Metabolic Outcomes of Obese Diabetic Patients Following Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding.
    Obes Surg. [Abstract] [Full-text]
18. Initial Evaluation of Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and Adjustable Gastric Banding in Korea: A Single Institution Study.
    Obes Surg. [Abstract] [Full-text]
19. Reoperations after gastric banding: replacement or alternative procedures?
    Surg Endosc. [Abstract] [Full-text]

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