International Prospective Randomized Study: Banded versus Conventional Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
The International Prospective Randomized Study: Banded versus ConventionalLaparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass is a comparative study analyzing the results of theBanded Gastric Bypass operation as compared to the Conventional Non-Banded GastricBypass. The study was conducted from September 2008 through December 2012. Thestudy enrolled 168 patients, 143 of which underwent surgery with a 2-year post-operativefollow-up. Of the 143 patients, 83 underwent the Banded Gastric Bypass with the GaBPRing AutolockTMdevice and 60 underwent the Conventional Non-Banded Gastric Bypass.The study was conducted at 10 international centers and reports include patient weight loss,metabolic syndrome, operative techniques, and post-operative complications.
European Experience: Dr. Alexander Heylen Presentation at IFSO 2012 Conferencein New Delhi, India
This European experience was presented by Dr. Alexander Heylen at the InternationalFederation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders 17th World Congress in2012 in New Delhi, India. The report details Dr. Heylen’s experience performing theBanded Gastric Bypass operation with the GaBPRingTMdevice in 185 patients, with up to a four (4) year follow-up. The data reported includes patient profiles, pre-existing comorbidities,post-operative complications, and weight loss. Dr. Heylen’s report has beensubmitted for publication with a peer-reviewed medical journal.
European Experience: Dr. Luc Lemmens’ Presentation at IFSO 2012 Conference inNew Delhi, India
This European experience was presented by Dr. Luc Lemmens at the InternationalFederation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders 17th World Congress in2012 in New Delhi, India. The report details Dr. Lemmens’ experience performing theBanded Gastric Bypass operation with the GaBP Ring AutolockTMdevice in 183 patients, with one (1) to four (4) year follow-up. The data reported includes patient profiles, preexistingco-morbidities, post-operative complications, and weight loss.
Report on the Use and Outcome of the GaBP Ring AutolockTMSystem: 215 CasesFollowed for up to 5 Years
This prospective clinical study was conducted from April 2003 through September 2006. Itevaluated 215 patients who underwent the Banded Gastric Bypass operation with the GaBPRing AutolockTMdevice and Gastrostomy Site Marker, with an up to five (5) year followup. The study was conducted at three (3) centers and reports patient demographics, preexistingco-morbidities, post-operative follow-up rates, post-operative complications, andpatient weight loss.