Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAP-BAND)
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding is surgery to make the stomach smaller. It is done to help people lose weight. The surgery limits the amount of food the stomach can hold. This helps you eat less and feel full more quickly.
How It’s Done: Small Incisions, Camera-Guided Band Placement & Adjustable Port
LAP-BAND® is done laparoscopically through a few small (≈1.5–2.5 cm) incisions. Using a camera, the surgeon places a band around the upper stomach to create a small pouch. A thin tube connects the band to an access port under the skin, where saline can be added or removed to tighten or loosen the band.
Under an Hour, Home the Same Day
First Adjustment in 4–6 Weeks
The LAP-BAND® System procedure is often done on an outpatient basis and the surgery itself typically takes less than an hour. When the procedure is performed in an inpatient setting, the hospital stay is generally less than one day.
The band is not inflated during surgery. You will need to recover from surgery before the band is adjusted for weight loss. This is usually 4 to 6 weeks after surgery.
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