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- A band is placed around the uppermost part of the stomach separating the stomach into one small and one large portion

- The band can be adjusted to increase or decrease restriction

- Surgery can be reversed

- Digestion and absorption is normal

  • Bioenterics Lap-Band™ FDA approved 6/2001
  • Purely restrictive
  • Achieves the same effect as VBG
  • Good results in Europe and Australia for 10 yrs.
  • Relatively new in US
  • Over 150,000 placed worldwide

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http://www.allerganandinamed.com

 

GASTRIC RESTRICTIVE PROCEDURES*

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAP-BAND™ System)

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* Restrictive procedures decrease food intake

The adjustable silicone band limits food consumption and creates an earlier feeling of fullness. The band is inflatable and connected to an access port placed close to the skin that allows surgeons to adjust the system to meet individual patient needs.

 

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Risks
(the following risks and considerations are specific to this procedure)

  • Erosion into the stomach
  • Access port leakage or twisting
  • May not provide the necessary feeling of having had "enough" to eat
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Inability to swallow down meals (band too tight)
  • Pouch dilatation
  • Band migration / slippage
 
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