Comparison Of Procedures_
| Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band | Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy | Laproscopic gastric bypass | |
| Surgical Details |
Average length of surgery 1 hour Average hospital stay 1 night Average time to return to week 1 week |
Average length of surgery 1 hour Average hospital stay 2 nights Average time to return to work 1-2 weeks |
Average length of surgery 2 hours Average hospital stay 3 nights Average time to return to week 2-4 weeks |
| Benefits |
Very small risk of death No staple line leakage Adjustable and reversible Decrease in prescription medications for obesity related co-morbidities An average weight loss of 50-60% of excess weight loss after 2 years of surgery |
Decrease in prescription medications for obesity related co-morbidities An average weight loss of 65-70% of excess weight loss after 2 years of surgery |
Decrease in prescription medications for obesity related co-morbidities An average weight loss of 65-70% of excess weight loss after 2 years of surgery |
| Drawbacks |
Requires frequent follow-up for band adjustment Weight loss is more gradual Patients can sabotage weight loss more easily |
Risk of staple line leakage Reflux esophagitis may occur |
Risk of staple line leakage Vitamin B12, iron, calcium deficiency Dumping syndrome |