Prevalence, Indications, and Complications of Conversional Surgery After Vertical Banded Gastroplasty: A MBSAQIP Analysis.

Juan S Barajas-GamboaValentina DuranGustavo Romero-VelezValentin MocanuYung LeeRicard CorcellesMatthew AllemangAndrew T StrongSalvador NavarreteJohn RodriguezMatthew KrohJerry T Dang

Published in: Obesity surgery (2024)

Conversional surgery after VBG is uncommon, and the rate of complications and mortality remains high. Patients should be thoroughly evaluated and informed about these risks before undergoing conversion from VBG.

Keyphrases

risk factors
minimally invasive
coronary artery bypass
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
surgical site infection
cardiovascular events
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes
acute coronary syndrome