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Group characteristics and final weight loss
| VBG (n = 40) | LAGB (n = 44) | p Valuea | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male/female | 6:34 | 10:34 | – |
| Age (years) | 37 ± 10 | 39 ± 9 | 0.32 |
| Preoperative weight (kg) | 131 ± 24 | 133 ± 21 | 0.87 |
| Preoperative BMI (kg/m2) | 46 ± 6 | 47 ± 6 | 0.82 |
| Final BMI (kg/m2) | 32 ± 5 | 35 ± 7 | <0.01 |
| Final EWL (%) | 69 ± 23 | 54 ± 25 | <0.05 |
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