Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding:

The laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding system is a simple yet advanced gastric band that helps you gradually lose and control your weight by reducing the amount of food that your stomach can hold at one time. A minimally invasive surgical technique is used (laparoscopy) and a silicone gastric band is placed around the top of the upper part of your stomach. The adjustable gastric banding system works by helping you control your food intake and supporting long term, sustainable weight loss.

Advantages of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding include:

Minimally Invasive Surgery

• Minimally invasive surgical approach
• No intestinal re-routing, cutting or stapling of the stomach wall or bowel as with gastric bypass
• Small incisions and minimal scarring
• Reduced post-surgical pain, shorter hospital stay and recovery time
• Return to work/normal activities typically within a week
• Fewer Risks and Side Effects
• Lower short-term mortality rate than gastric bypass
• Low risk of post-surgical nutritional deficiencies associated with gastric bypass
• Reduced risk of hair loss
• No "dumping syndrome" (food passes through the system too fast resulting in severe cramping/digestive disruption) related to dietary intake restrictions

Adjustable

• Allows for personalized steady, healthy rate of weight loss
• No additional surgery for adjustments
• Supports pregnancy by allowing for increased nutritional needs
• Surgical weight loss option specifically designed for long term weight maintenance