Table 2. Laparoscopic Gastric Band-Associated Reoperationsa.
| Lap Band Specific Reoperation | Cumulative % |
|---|---|
| Any reoperation | 100.00 |
| Band removal | 41.8 |
| Band and port replacement | 28.6 |
| Conversion to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (laparoscopic) | 13.1 |
| Band revision | 10.7 |
| Port replacement | 5.4 |
| Conversion to sleeve gastrectomy (laparoscopic) | 5.3 |
| Port revision | 5.2 |
| Port removal | 2.9 |
| Conversion to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (open) | 0.7 |
| Mean No. of reoperations per patient | 3.78 |
a
Data source: Medicare claims, 2006 to 2013.