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Patient demographics
| LAGB (n=7) | LRYGB (n=8) | Combined (n=15) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age in years (range) | 51 (27–71) | 45 (26–66) | 48 (26–71) |
| Male-to-female ratio | 3:4 | 1:7 | 4:11 |
| Mean preoperative BMI in kg/m2 (range) | 45 (33–54) | 46 (40–54) | 46 (33–54) |
LAGB = laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding; LRYGB = laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass; BMI = body mass index
