2010
DOI: 10.1590/s0100-69912010000500004
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Abordagem multidisciplinar de pacientes obesos mórbidos submetidos a tratamento cirúrgico pelo método da banda gástrica ajustável

Abstract: The results were satisfactory for most patients on the variables weight loss and improvement of comorbidities.

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“…The mean length of hospital stay of our patients was 6.3 days. Two other studies, one of which with sleeve gastrectomy patients and another with patients treated with adjustable gastric banding, found shorter lengths of stay (3,12) . However, it is important to consider the differences in the procedures, because open surgery requires a longer patient's recovery period.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…The mean length of hospital stay of our patients was 6.3 days. Two other studies, one of which with sleeve gastrectomy patients and another with patients treated with adjustable gastric banding, found shorter lengths of stay (3,12) . However, it is important to consider the differences in the procedures, because open surgery requires a longer patient's recovery period.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…Early identifi cation and treatment of possible complications are essential for the obtainment of good results, and the assessment of these results is important during patient follow-up by the multi-professional team (17) . To reduce immediate and late postoperative complications, patients should be instructed on all the aspects of care during this period, which include nutrition, physical activity, hygiene and surgical risks (18)(19) .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In the postoperative group, 75% (69) considered that their quality of life had considerably improved after surgery, 19.6% (18) felt that their QoL had improved and only 5.4% (5) patients classifi ed their QoL as unchanged. None of the patients classifi ed their QoL as bad or very bad (p<0.001).…”
Section: Bmi Classifi Cationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In summary, we can say that LAGB is a clinical-surgical treatment for obesity and it begins with the placement of the band, but success can be achieved with postoperative clinical decisions about how and when to adjust the band, dietary guidance, recognition and treatment of eating disorders, comorbidities, and early diagnosis and treatment of complications. These are all important aspects that are crucial to achieve the best results [ 11 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%