Transplantation Proceedings
Volume 38, Issue 9 , Pages 3109-3111, November 2006

Complications of Laparoscopic Gastric Banding in Renal Transplant Recipients: A Case Study

  • K.E. Buch
    • ,
  • R. El-Sabrout

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Rafik El-Sabrout, MD, New York Medical College, Surgery, Division of Transplantation, 19 North Bradhurst Ave, Suite 3150, Hawthorne, NY 10532.
    • ,
  • K.M. Butt

New York Medical College, Surgery, Division of Transplantation, Hawthorne, New York, USA.

Abstract 

As bariatric surgery becomes more popular, the number of renal transplant recipients who undergo weight loss surgery will continue to grow. This population presents unique challenges because of increased infection risks, tendency to posttransplant weight gain, and inferior tissue-healing properties. We present two cases of renal transplant recipients who experienced the complications of band erosion and band migration after laparoscopic gastric banding, and we discuss the special considerations that apply to this patient population.

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PII: S0041-1345(06)01032-3

doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2006.08.092

Transplantation Proceedings
Volume 38, Issue 9 , Pages 3109-3111, November 2006

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