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Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Better Than Gastric Banding For Rapid And Safe Weight Loss

A study published Online First by Archives of Surgery compared the effectiveness of two common forms of treatment for excessive weight gain: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) and gastric banding (GB). The researchers found that for more sustainable and rapid weight loss, RYGBP is the better form of treatment. Sebastien Romy, M.D...

More, Faster Weight Loss Seen With Gastric Bypass Than Banding

MONDAY, Jan. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Gastric bypass surgery results in faster and longer-lasting weight loss than does gastric banding, according to a new study by Swiss investigators.

Weight Loss: Is Bypass Better than Banding?

Title: Weight Loss: Is Bypass Better than Banding? Category: Health News Created: 1/17/2012 11:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 1/17/2012

Gastric bypass superior to lap banding finds study

A new study evaluates the best option in terms of weight loss surgery for those who need it. Researchers found gastric bypass patients lose more weight than gastric banding patients and keep it off longer. Even though banding is a simpler operation, nearly half of those patients were still obese after six years.

Gastric bypass 'better' than gastric banding, study shows

Gastric bypass results in faster, more sustained weight loss than gastric banding, and with fewer complications, according to a new study. read more