Silastic ring vertical gastroplasty by minilaparotomy

Background: The incision length has significant influence on the postoperat ive course after silastic ring vertical gastroplasty (SRVG), Methods: A technique is described in which SRVG can be performed through a minilaparotomy incision, Results: 110 patients were operated with this technique during 1996, No rem arkable intraoperative or postoperative complications were encountered, Pos toperative weight loss has been satisfactory, Conclusions: Performance of SRVG through a minilaparotomy is feasible. The technique is recommended for surgeons familiar with the operation through t he formal incision.