Comparison study of conventional laparoscopic gastric banding versus laparoendoscopic single site gastric banding

The present results have shown that in a subset of patients with a lower body mass index, adjustable gastric banding performed through a single laparoscopic incision is technically feasible and safe and does not prolong the operative time. The procedure can be performed with mostly existing ports, laparoscopic instrumentation, and visualization platforms. A prospective randomized trial is necessary to determine the clinical advantages of this less-invasive technique.