Reoperations were common in all groups .
Reoperation rate was initially high but reduced markedly with improved b and and surgical and aftercare techniques .
Conclusion All current procedures are associated with substantial and durable weight loss .
More long-term data are needed for one-anastomosis gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy  .
Reoperation is likely to remain common across all procedures
Introduction Durability is a key requirement for the broad acceptance of bariatric surgery .
Vertical Banded Gastroplasty vs Gastric Bypass: 10 Years follow-up
In 1982 , a prospect i ve study to evaluate and compare the operations for treatment of morbid obesity , vertical b and ed gastroplasty ( VBG ) and gastric bypass ( GBP ) , was carried out at the Center for Surgical Treatment of Obesity in Los Angeles . The VBG was performed as described by Dr Mason with a 5.0 cm circumference Marlex b and . The GBP was the horizontal GBP with ≤ 50 cc pouch as described by Mason and modified by Printen and Griffen . One hundred patients had the VBG and 100 had the GBP .  At 10 years follow-up , only 43 of the VBG patients and 46 of the GBP patients can be found . The groups are compared as to the perioperative complications , late complications and weight loss .  VBG compared favorably with GBP for control of morbid obesity .  GBP  yields better weight loss and maintenance at all times of follow-up . Both procedures are equal in terms of morbidity and mortality
Reoperations were common in all groups .
Reoperation rate was initially high but reduced markedly with improved b and and surgical and aftercare techniques .
Conclusion All current procedures are associated with substantial and durable weight loss .
More long-term data are needed for one-anastomosis gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy  .
Reoperation is likely to remain common across all procedures
Introduction Durability is a key requirement for the broad acceptance of bariatric surgery .