What is the true success rate without any complications?
About 85-90%. There are three reasons for failure. First, patient-related reasons: Some patients go over to liquid high-calorie diet (cream, ice-cream, chocolate etc.). Second, band failure (leakage, breaking etc.). Third, placement failure or dislocation of the band (slippage, pouch dilatation, wrong initial placement = surgeon error).
Approximately 85-90%. There are three reasons for failure. First, patient-related reasons: Some patients make incorrect food choices and consume a high-calorie diet (ice-cream, chocolate, etc.). A second complication lies with the band itself (leakage, slipping, etc.). The third issue, placement failure or dislocation of the band (slippage, pouch dilatation, wrong initial placement). The most important thing is not really the surgery itself. This is, in most cases, a very straightforward and simple procedure. The determining factor effecting final outcome is the post-op, follow-up and patient compliance. The patient has to work with the band, listen to it and behave accordingly. Patients who fight the band are not doing as well as those who are compliant.
About 85-90%. There are three reasons for failure. First, patient-related reasons: Some patients go over to liquid high-calorie diet (cream, ice-cream, chocolate etc.). Second, band failure (leakage, breaking etc.). Third, placement failure or dislocation of the band (slippage, pouch dilatation, wrong initial placement = surgeon error).
