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Obesity Surgery

:: Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding
:: Biliopancreatic Diversion BPD
:: Tube Gastrectomy
:: Gastric Bypass

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding

Adjustable gastric banding. In this procedure, a hollow band made of special material is placed around the stomach near its upper end, creating a small pouch and a narrow passage into the larger remainder of the stomach. The band is then inflated with a salt solution. It can be tightened or loosened over time to change the size of the passage by increasing or decreasing the amount of salt solution.

Advantages:

  • Keyhole approach …. Less scarring or wound problems Earlier return to work (1-2 weeks)
  • Adjustable : by filling port the outlet size can be reduced
  • Reversible: By removing fluid or the band.
  • No malabsorbtion
  • Lower risk

Disadvantages

  • Easy to cheat …. if chocolates or sweets taken.
  • Mechanical problems:
    • prolapse
    • pouch dilatation
    • food bolus obstruction
    • slippage of the stomach through the band erosion
    • infection of the band or port leak
    • Revision rate ? 5 -10%
  • An entree portion forever.

Optimal pouch capacity 30 mls

Usual weight loss With Lap Band 50-60% of excess weight lost in 2 yrs

To find out more about Laparoscopic Gastric Banding visit www.lapband.com.au



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