The name "LAP-BAND" comes from the minimally invasive surgical technique used (laparoscopy) and the silicone gastric band placed around the top of the upper part of your stomach. The LAP-BAND® System works by helping you control your food intake and supporting long term, sustainable weight loss.
The LAP-BAND® System Advantages at a Glance
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Minimally invasive surgical approach
No intestinal re-routing, cutting or stapling of the stomach wall or bowel as with gastric bypass
Often performed on an out-patient basis
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
Ten times lower short-term mortality rate than gastric bypass1
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
Effective Long Term Weight Loss
More than 500,000 LAP-BAND® System devices distributed worldwide
#1 selling adjustable gastric band for weight loss worldwide
Over ten years of medical studies and academic publications follow-up
Sets the "gold standard" of care for obesity treatment for hundreds of surgeons world-wide
Reversible
While it is intended to be a long-term treatment, the LAP-BAND® System can be removed at any time, in some cases laparoscopically
Stomach and other anatomy typically return to their original state/functions
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