: The band creates a "two-compartment" stomach; the top part fills quickly, inducing a feeling of fullness after eating only a small volume of food.
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB), commonly known as , is a restrictive bariatric procedure designed to treat morbid obesity. It involves placing an inflatable silicone ring around the upper portion of the stomach to create a small pouch, limiting the amount of food that can be consumed at once. Core Mechanism lap band surgery
: It is performed laparoscopically, usually taking about one hour, and can often be done as an outpatient procedure. Eligibility and Indications : The band creates a "two-compartment" stomach; the
: A port is placed under the skin, allowing surgeons to inject or remove saline to tighten or loosen the band over time. Core Mechanism : It is performed laparoscopically, usually