ASMBS: Gastric Banding Less Effective than Other Procedures (CME...

Courtesy MedPage Today Surgery  Thu, 07/02/2009 - 14:23

DALLAS (MedPage Today) -- Patients who underwent laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding achieved less weight loss and less improvement in comorbid conditions than those who had gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy.


 

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