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 6 (2009), Issue 9 (September)

1. Randomized controlled trial of carvedilol versus variceal band ligation for the prevention of the first variceal bleed.
   Hepatology, 50(3): 825-33. [Abstract] [Full-text]
2. Using the PhysX engine for physics-based virtual surgery with force feedback.
   Int J Med Robot, 5(3): 341-53. [Abstract] [Full-text]
3. The clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of bariatric (weight loss) surgery for obesity: a systematic review and economic evaluation.
   Health Technol Assess, 13(41): 1-190, 215-357, iii-iv. [Abstract] [Full-text]
4. Use of Standard Hypodermic Needles for Accessing Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Ports.
   Obes Surg. [Abstract] [Full-text]
5. A Prospective Randomized Trial of Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Versus Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding for the Treatment of Morbid Obesity: Outcomes, Quality of Life, and Costs.
   Ann Surg. [Abstract] [Full-text]
6. Safety and effectiveness of bariatric surgery: Roux-en-y gastric bypass is superior to gastric banding in the management of morbidly obese patients: a reply to the response by Bhoyrul et al.
   Patient Saf Surg, 3(1): 20. [Abstract] [Full-text]
7. A 52-year-old woman with obesity: review of bariatric surgery.
   JAMA, 302(10): 1097-104. [Abstract] [Full-text]
8. Complete resolution of intractable pouchitis in an obese patient following laparoscopic gastric banding.
   Colorectal Dis. [Abstract] [Full-text]
9. Effects of weight loss induced by bariatric surgery on hepatic adipocytokine expression.
   J Hepatol, 51(4): 765-77. [Abstract] [Full-text]
10. Cost-effectiveness and Budget Impact of Obesity Surgery in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Three European Countries(II).
    Obes Surg. [Abstract] [Full-text]
11. Laparoscopic Gastric Banding as Revisional Procedure to Failed Vertical Gastroplasty.
    Obes Surg. [Abstract] [Full-text]
12. Cartilage defects are associated with physical disability in obese adults.
    Rheumatology (Oxford), 48(10): 1290-3. [Abstract] [Full-text]
13. The gastric band: first-choice procedure for obesity surgery.
    World J Surg, 33(10): 2039-48. [Abstract] [Full-text]
14. Results and Complications after Swedish Adjustable Gastric Banding-10 Years Experience.
    Obes Surg. [Abstract] [Full-text]
15. Diagnostic Medical Radiation Dose in Patients After Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery.
    Obes Surg. [Abstract] [Full-text]
16. Outcome of gastroplasty and gastric bypass in a single centre in the UK.
    BMC Res Notes, 2: 181. [Abstract] [Full-text]
17. Effects of Weight Loss on Lipid Transfer Proteins in Morbidly Obese Women.
    Lipids. [Abstract] [Full-text]

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