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Approved by the FDA in June 2001, the Allergan® LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding System is the newest and the only adjustable surgical treatment for morbid obesity in the United States . It induces weight loss by reducing the capacity of the stomach, which restricts the amount of food that can be consumed. Since its clinical introduction in 1993, more than 100,000 Laparoscopic Adjustable Band procedures have been performed around the world.
Minimal Trauma
- Least invasive surgical option
- No intestinal re-routing
- No cutting or stapling of the stomach wall or bowel [View Video]
- Reduced patient pain, hospital length-of-stay and recovery period
Fewer Risks and Side Effects
- Significantly lower mortality risk than other obesity surgeries 1
- Low risk of nutritional deficiencies associated with gastric bypass
- Reduced risk of hair loss
- No “dumping syndrome” related to dietary intake restrictions
 Adjustable
- Allows individualized degree of restriction for ideal, long-term weight loss
- Adjustments performed without additional surgery
- Supports pregnancy by allowing stomach outlet size to be opened for increased nutritional needs
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Reversible
- Removable at any time
- Stomach and other anatomy are generally restored to their original forms and functions
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 Effective Long-Term Weight Loss
- More than 100,000 cases performed worldwide
- Standard of care for hundreds of practices around the world
- Academic publications with up to 7 years of follow-up
To learn more about our Laparoscopic Adjustable Band procedure please read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) in the column to the left. |
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