Abstract:Aims: A comparative study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of argon plasma coagulation (APC) therapy in treating post-RYGB weight regain and the incidence of complications related to this procedure, using a sham treatment group as a control. Methods: Forty-one patients with a minimum weight regain of 10 kg and a minimum postoperative time of 36 months were randomized into two groups. Results: In the APC group (n=21), the mean initial weight was 100.4 kg and the mean weight regain was 24.94 kg. In the sha… Show more
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