Gastric Banding

A laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB) is an inflatable silicone device placed around the top portion of the stomach to create a smaller stomach pouch.

Signs & Symptoms of Gastric Banding Requirement

Obesity-related complications
BMI of 40 or more
BMI of 35+ with a serious health problem like type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure

Treatment of Gastric Banding

Laparoscopic Surgery

Also called keyhole surgery, it involves 1-5 cuts in the abdomen to place a tiny camera and surgical instruments. The stomach is separated into an upper part and a lower part by placing a silicon band around it.
The silicon band squeezes the stomach into a pouch with an outlet about an inch long. This opening goes into the larger part of the stomach. The band is connected by a piece of fine latex tubing to the injection port, which is placed on the abdominal wall under the skin.

Band Adjustment

This is done by attaching a tube to the band, under the skin and injecting or removing saline (sterile salt water) through it. Injecting saline tightens the band and removing it loosens the band.

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