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20 wrz 2023 · Lap-band surgery, also known as gastric banding, is a weight loss procedure that decreases food intake by reducing your stomach size. Here’s how it works and how to prepare.
What is gastric band surgery (Lap-Band)? The adjustable gastric band is a surgically implanted device to help people with obesity lose weight. It’s one of several types of bariatric surgery that restrict how much you can eat at one time (restrictive weight loss surgery).
Placement via laparoscopic surgery. The surgical insertion of an adjustable gastric band is often referred to as a lap band procedure or band placement. First, a small incision (typically less than 1.25 cm or 0.5 in.) is made near the belly button.
30 lip 2022 · Lap-band surgery (gastric banding) promotes weight loss by reducing stomach size, restricting food intake. Reviewed by a board-certified surgeon.
26 sty 2023 · Laparoscopic gastric banding (LAP-band) is a bariatric surgery that restricts the amount of food you can consume. A soft silicone ring is secured to the top of your stomach, reducing it to...
19 maj 2021 · Lap band surgery is a bariatric procedure that places an inflatable silicone band around the upper part of the stomach, to create a smaller stomach pouch and limit its ability to expand. Gastric banding physically restricts the amount of food you can eat before feeling full, so you eat less and lose weight over time.
