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.
AdvantagesAdjustable - customized per patient
No stomach stapling, cutting or intestinal rerouting
Removable and Reversible
Low malnutrition risk
OR time = 1 hour or less
Generally outpatient procedure
Mortality rate 0.02 - 0.10%
DisadvantagesSlower initial weight loss than gastric bypass
Soft calories such as ice cream, milk shakes, etc can be absorbed and may slow weight loss
Regular follow-up is critical for optimal results
Only trained practitioners can do adjustments
Less long-term information is available because it hasn't been done as long
Foreign body
Potential ComplicationsErosion
Prolapse
Slippage
Infection
Obstruction
Stomach Perforation
Device Malfunction
Esophageal Dilation
Death
For more information, visit LAP-Band AP System.
For more information, call the Surgical Weight Loss Clinical Coordinator at (701) 530-6330 or 1-800-472-2113 ext. 6330.
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