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Laparoscopic Gastric Banding

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ADVANTAGES

Safest procedure
Performed laparoscopically, with fast recovery and short hospital stay
Effective short to mid term weight loss with average of 50% excess weight out to 5 years.
No alteration in gastro-intestinal tract

DISADVANTAGES

Foreign body
10% band removal rate and hence need for further surgery
Dietary restrictions
Long term outcomes not known
Requires life long follow up and band readjustments

MORE ON THE LAPAROSCOPIC GASTRIC BANDING

Laparoscopic Gastric Banding - Information Sheet (239 KB)

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Laparoscopic (Lap) Banding for weight loss

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