Single Stage Conversion from Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band to Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy is Safer than Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Results of a 10-Year Analysis of Complications

Conversion from laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band (AGB) to Roux-en-y gastric bypass (RNY) or Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG) is now common. Complication rates up to 25% have been reported. We reviewed the experience at a Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) Center of Excellence.