Initial experience and result of a Swedish adjustable gastric banding by laparoscopic approach in Thai cohorts

• Main Authors: Theerapol Angkoolpakdeekul, Preeda Samlitpradit, Daruneewan Warodomwichit, Chulaporn Roongpisuthipong, Paisal Pongchailert, Surat Komindr
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/23599

Background: Morbid obesity is a growing problem in Thailand. Several surgical procedures are available for weight reduction. The laparoscopic gastric banding has been shown to be an effective weight loss with a low post or perioperative complication. Objective: The aim of this report was to evaluate...