Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding
The laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding procedure involves placing a silicone band around the upper part of the stomach. The band is attached to a port and a small pouch is created. The stomach holds less food and induces a feeling of satiety. The procedure generally takes less than an hour and can most often be done on an outpatient basis. Patients often return to work in 3-5 days.
The LAP-BAND System is Adjustable
The silicone band placed around the stomach is hollow. It is filled with a saline solution that can be added or removed to make the band tighter or looser. Adjustments are made to meet individual weight loss needs.
Advantages
Adjustable - customized per patient
Generally outpatient procedure
Least invasive option
Low malnutrition risk
Lowest operative complication rate - no leaks
No stomach stapling, cutting or intestinal rerouting
OR time = 1 hour or less
Reversible
Satiety-inducing procedure
Disadvantages
Regular follow-up critical for optimal results
Slower initial weight loss than gastric bypass surgery
Potential Complications
Erosion
Infection
Prolapse
For more information, visit LAP-Band AP System.
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