Table 5.
Proportion of patients who had not reached a body mass index of less than 35 kg/m2 or a percentage of excess-weight loss greater than 50% at the 3-year follow-up*
| Variable at 3 years | Group; no. (%) of patients | Odds ratio (95% CI) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRYGBP | LAGBD | |||
| BMI > 35 kg/m2 | 32/143 (22) | 12/36 (33) | 0.6 (0.2–1.3) | 0.25 |
| EWL < 50% | 13/143 (9) | 14/36 (38) | 6.4 (2.4–16.8) | < 0.001 |
BMI = body mass index; CI = confidence interval; EWL = excess-weight loss; LAGBD = laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding device; LRYGBP = laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
*
We were unable to follow up one-third of patients in each group at the 3-year follow-up or later.