The Conclusion of the article reads, The Authors did not find LASGB to be an effective procedure for the surgical treatment of morbid obesity. Complications after LASGB include esophageal dilation, band leakage, infection, erosion and slippage. Inadequate weight loss is common, particularly in African American patients. More study is required to determine the long-term efficacy of the LASGB. By the way, LASGB stands for Laparoscopic Adjustable Silicone Gastric Band.