PS3-53: A Multi-Site Comparison of Laparoscopic Gastric Band vs. Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Bariatric Surgical Procedures

Background/Aims The two most common bariatric surgical procedures are laparoscopic gastric band (LAGB) and laparoscopic gastric bypass (RYGB). Single site comparisons suggest that RYGB may result in greater weight loss at the expense of more short-term complications, whereas LAGB may be associated with less weight loss and more long-term complications. It is unclear whether these results extend to other populations.