Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding Versus Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding Versus Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Prospective Trial

• The investigators aim to determine the clinical and metabolic outcomes of two available bariatric restrictive procedures: laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAP-BAND) and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for the treatment of morbid obesity (BMI > 35 with comorbidities or BMI > 40) in VETERANS.
• The investigators hypothesize that the short and long term outcomes between laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAP-BAND) and sleeve gastrectomy are similar in VETERANS.

This is a bariatric surgery Phase 3 prospective trial.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Morbidly obese VETERANS ONLY (BMI>35 with comorbidities or BMI > 40)
• Age > 18 y/o

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy
• Severe uncontrolled medical or psychiatric conditions
• Previous bariatric surgery
• Multiple previous abdominal surgeries