Gastric Banding Improves Weight, QOL in Teens : The study provides more level 1 evidence that bariatric surgery trumps nonsurgical treatment.

This study was supported in part by Allergan Inc., which provided the gastric bands. Dr. O'Brien reported no potential conflicts of interest, but one of his associates is a consultant for Allergan, Bariatric Advantage, Scientific Intake Ltd., SP Health Co., Optifast, Abbott Australasia, Eli Lilly Australia, Merck Sharp & Dohme Australia, Nestle Australia, and Roche Products Australia. Dr. Livingston reported no potential conflicts of interest.