Endoscopic Revision (StomaphyX) versus Formal Surgical Revision (Gastric Bypass) for Failed Vertical Band Gastroplasty

Table 2

Complications following VBG revision by either StomaphyX or RYGB.

Type of complication	StomaphyX (N = 14)	RYGB (N = 23)
Death	0	1
Anastomotic leakage	N/A	2
Fistula	0	2
Wound infection/abscess	N/A	3
Cardiopulmonary failure	0	2
Minor complications	4*	6
Total	4	16

N/A: not applicable. *Short-term nausea and headache.