Abstract: Objective To evaluate the clinical application of laparoscopic vertical banded gastroplasty (LVBG) for morbid obesity. Methods Four patients undergoing LVBG were evaluated by comparison of the preoperative and postoperative morbidities and body weights. Results Laparoscopic surgery was successfully performed in all the 4 cases without laparotomy. The average operative time was 210 min without intraoperative or postoperative complications. In the 24-month follow-up, the body weight was reduced by over 50% of the excessive weight. Conclusion LVBG is an effective and safe treatment for morbid obesity.