List of Gastric Surgery procedures

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A laparoscopic adjustable gastric band surgery, commonly referred to as a lap band, is a procedure that place an inflatable silicone device around the top portion of the stomach, via laparoscopic surgery, in order to treat obesity.

Adjustable gastric band surgery is an example of bariatric surgery designed for obese patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater-or between 35-40 in cases of patients with certain comorbidities that are known to improve with weight loss, such as sleep apnea, diabetes, osteoarthritis, GERD, Hypertension (high blood pressure), or metabolic syndrome, among others.

Please click on any of the procedures below for more information:

A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I , J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z.

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Gastric Banding
Gastric Bypass Surgery

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Obesity Treatment

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Stomach Banding
Stomach Stapling

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