Table 3.
Comparison of weight loss according to surgical techniques.
| LSG | LRYGB | LMGB | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial weight (kg) | 123.2 ± 17.8 | 123.1 ± 19.6 | 119.8 ± 16.4 | .226 |
| % EWL | ||||
| 1st mo | 23.7 ± 11.9 | 21.6 ± 9.5 | 28.0 ± 11.7 | .001 |
| 3rd mo | 46.0 ± 14.8 | 43.4 ± 15.1 | 51.7 ± 14.8 | .001 |
| 6th mo | 65.7 ± 17.5 | 65.4 ± 19.1 | 70.4 ± 15.4 | .090 |
| 1 yr | 79.0 ± 19.4 | 79.3 ± 23.8 | 84.2 ± 17.2 | .151 |
| % TWL | ||||
| 1st mo | 10.5 ± 5.2 | 9.4 ± 4.0 | 12.1 ± 5.4 | .001 |
| 3rd mo | 20.4 ± 5.7 | 18.9 ± 5.3 | 22.3 ± 6.2 | .008 |
| 6th mo | 29.1 ± 6.4 | 27.8 ± 7.2 | 30.4 ± 5.7 | .133 |
| 1 yr | 35.2 ± 7.7 | 33.7 ± 9.0 | 36.5 ± 6.8 | .179 |
Data are expressed as mean ± S.D. Significant differences (P < .05).
% EWL = the percentage of excess weight loss, % TWL = the percentage of total weight loss, EWL = excess weight loss, LRYGB = laparoscopic Roux-En-Y gastric bypass, LSG = laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.