PrimeCare Surigcal Weight Loss Program – Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding
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Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding
The laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding procedure involves placing a silicone band around the upper part of the stomach. The band is attached to a port and a small pouch is created. The stomach holds less food and induces a feeling of satiety. The procedure generally takes less than an hour and can most often be done on an outpatient basis. Patients often return to work in 3-5 days.
The LAP-BAND System is Adjustable
The silicone band placed around the stomach is hollow. It is filled with a saline solution that can be added or removed to make the band tighter or looser. Adjustments are made to meet individual weight loss needs.
Advantages
- Adjustable – customized per patient
- No stomach stapling, cutting or intestinal rerouting
- Removable and Reversible
- Low malnutrition risk
- OR time = 1 hour or less
- Generally outpatient procedure
- Mortality rate 0.02 – 0.10%
Disadvantages
- Slower initial weight loss than gastric bypass
- Soft calories such as ice cream, milk shakes, etc can be absorbed and may slow weight loss
- Regular follow-up is critical for optimal results
- Only trained practitioners can do adjustments
- Less long-term information is available because it hasn’t been done as long
- Foreign body
Potential Complications
- Erosion
- Prolapse
- Slippage
- Infection
- Obstruction
- Stomach Perforation
- Device Malfunction
- Esophageal Dilation
- Death
For more information, visit LAP-Band AP System.
For more information, call the Surgical Weight Loss Clinical Coordinator at (701) 530-6330 or 1-800-472-2113 ext. 6330.
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