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THE LAP-BAND SYSTEM ADVANTAGE
More than 300,000 people around the world have lost weight & regained
their health & happiness with the Lap-Band®!
their health & happiness with the Lap-Band®!
A safe, effective and long-term weight loss procedure is now available for the treatment of obesity. The Lap-Band System, a silicone gastric band, offers unique benefits compared to other weight loss surgeries. The Lap-Band System is a minimally invasive approach that does not require cutting or stapling of the stomach or gastrointestinal re-routing. It can also be adjusted as needed with a visit to your doctor.
The least invasive surgical option
No intestinal rerouting
No cutting or stapling of the stomach wall or bowel
Average operative time of 1 hour
Reduced patient plan, hospital stay and recovery period
Fewer peri- and post-operative complications
Lower mortality risk than more invasive obesity surgery procedures
No protein or vitamin malabsorption
No diarrhea
No "dumping syndrome" as in gastric bypass
Allows individualized band size for ideal long-term weight loss rate
Adjustments performed without additional surgery in doctor's office
Supports pregnancy by allowing band opening to facilitate increased nutritional needs
Removable at any time
Stomach and other organs anatomy are restored to their original forms and functions
More than 300,000 cases performed worldwide
More than 500 publications
Academic publications with up to 7 years of follow-up
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