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Document Type
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Article In Journal
Document Title
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Laparoscopic adjustable silicone gastric banding in the treatment of super obesity in the Jeddah area, Saudi Arabia. A preliminary report
Laparoscopic adjustable silicone gastric banding in the treatment of super obesity in the Jeddah area, Saudi Arabia. A preliminary report
Subject
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General Surgery
Document Language
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English
Abstract
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Eighteen morbid and super-obese patients were subjected to laparoscopic adjustable silicone gastric banding (LASGB) of the new prototype which is currently used in Europe. This prospective study was done during a short period of time between October 26, 1995 and January 29, 1996 by one team and in the same hospital. Eleven patients were males, while seven were females. The mean age was 32 years (range 19-55 years), while the mean weight was 138 kg (range 98-191 kg), and the mean Body Mass Index (BMI) was 49.8 kg/m2 (range 36.3-65 kg/m2). Although most of the patients were super obese, no major operative difficulties were encountered and the patients made a good postoperative recovery after this technique. The weight loss during this short period was encouraging. The literatures are reviewed
ISSN
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0020-8868
Journal Name
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International Surgery
Volume
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81
Issue Number
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3
Publishing Year
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1416 AH
1996 AD
Article Type
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Article
Added Date
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Thursday, November 24, 2011
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عبدالرحمن آشي
Ashy, AbdulRahman
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عبدالرحمن مكاوي
Meccawy, AbdulRahman
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