Endoscopic Removal of Migrated Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Using a Soehendra LithotriptorÂ® and a Guidewire

AbstractComplications of the laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, including erosion, have been well described. Increasingly, endoscopic techniques are being utilized to manage complications of this and other weight loss procedures. The authors presented what was believed to be one of the first reported cases of successful endoscopic removal of an eroded gastric band during pregnancy. A complete description of the case and review of the relevant literature is provided. Endoscopy for management of eroded adjustable gastric bands needs to be part of the armamentarium of surgeons and endoscopists who deal with complications of weight loss surgery.

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Aspiration pneumonia secondary to laparoscopic adjustable gastric band surgery

Internal Medicine Journal ◽

10.1111/j.1445-5994.2011.02592.x ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 42 (1) ◽

pp. 108-111

Author(s):

B. R. Jennings ◽

Y. Kuok ◽

M. Qian ◽

S. Heinze ◽

L. B. Irving

Keyword(s):

Aspiration Pneumonia ◽

Gastric Band ◽

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band ◽

Adjustable Gastric Band

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PL-119: A technique for non-fascial fixation of the laparoscopic adjustable gastric band access ports

Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases ◽

10.1016/j.soard.2009.03.025 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

pp. S7-S8

Author(s):

James C. Wellborn

Keyword(s):

Gastric Band ◽

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band ◽

Adjustable Gastric Band

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Systematic Review of Same-Day Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Surgery

Obesity Surgery ◽

10.1007/s11695-011-0384-3 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 21 (6) ◽

pp. 805-810 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Harun Thomas ◽

Sanjay Agrawal

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Gastric Band ◽

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band ◽

Adjustable Gastric Band

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Mesentero-axial gastric volvulus after removal of laparoscopic adjustable gastric band

Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England ◽

10.1308/rcsann.2016.0313 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 99 (2) ◽

pp. e58-e59

Author(s):

N Pirmadjid ◽

DJ Pournaras ◽

S Huan ◽

V Sujendran

Keyword(s):

Gastric Banding ◽

Gastric Band ◽

Gastric Volvulus ◽

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band ◽

Adjustable Gastric Band ◽

Emergency Laparotomy ◽

Band Removal ◽

Number Of Patients

Despite the decreasing popularity of gastric banding, a large number of patients still have a band in situ. Although immediate postoperative complications are relatively rare, long-term complications of gastric banding are more common but are not reported to occur after band removal. We report a case of gastric volvulus and subsequent ischaemic perforation in a patient shortly after band removal, resulting in emergency laparotomy and total gastrectomy. Severe continuing pain persisting after band deflation and even gastric band removal should be treated as an emergency and urgent investigation should not be delayed.

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