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Although laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB) placement appears as a safe and reproducible procedure, serious complications can occur. We present a patient with fever, dysphagia, epigastric pain, and port site inflammation. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy and computed tomography (CT) scan diagnosed esophageal erosion of the gastric band. An endoscopic retrieval was proposed to avoid accessing the abdominal cavity and mediastinum, reduce recovery time, and minimize complications. The patient successfully underwent the procedure with immediate improvement of symptoms and discharge on the seventh postoperative day. This article aims to report the first clinical case of an esophageal erosion of LAGB completely treated with an endoscopic approach.
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This video shows the case of a 64-year-old morbidly obese woman, with a non-adjustable gastric band, who consulted for weight regain and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms and was converted to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). The operative technique included extensive lysis of adhesions, complete band dissection, partial gastrectomy of the fundus and body due to band erosion and conversion to RYGB.