No cutting or stapling of the stomach wall or bowel
Small incisions and minimal scarring
Reduced patient pain, length of hospital stay and recovery period
Fewer Risks and Side Effects
10 times less operative and short-term mortality than gastric bypass
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 rate of weight-loss
Adjustments performed without additional surgery
Supports pregnancy by allowing stomach outlet size to be opened to accommodate increased nutritional needs
Only surgical option designed to help maintain long-term weight loss
Reversible
Removable at any time
Stomach and other anatomy are generally restored to their original forms and functions
Effective Long-Term Weight Loss
More than 300,000 LAP-BAND® System devices placed worldwide
Standard of care for hundreds of surgeons around the world
#1 selling adjustable gastric band for weight loss
•Academic publications with up to 10 years of follow-up
Disclaimer:
As with any surgery, there are specific risks and possiblecomplications associated with the LAP-BAND® System surgery. Talk to your doctor to determine if you are a candidate for the LAP-BAND® System.