LAP-BAND: Surgery Information

Dr. Wade Barker discusses how the LAP-BAND system works.

LAP-BAND surgery is less invasive than gastric bypass surgery because neither the intestine nor stomach is cut or stapled during the procedure. Unlike gastric bypass surgery, it is also completely reversible. Because LAP-BAND surgery does not permanently alter a patient's anatomy, it is a good option for morbidly obese patients who are hesitant to receive gastric bypass surgery. LAP-BAND may also be a safer choice for patients who are under 20 or over 60, and others who are at high risk for complications following bariatric surgery.

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