Laparoscopic Adjustable Band Combined with Duodenal Switch Article (original) (raw)

The article critiques the study by Gabriel et al. on the outcomes of combining Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB) with Duodenal Switch in morbidly obese patients. The author raises concerns about patient selection, statistical methods, ethical clearances, and discrepancies in follow-up data, suggesting a lack of rigorous research standards. The discussion underlines the need for better transparency and more detailed reporting in bariatric surgery studies to ensure valid and applicable findings.