The LAP-BAND® System Advantages at a Glance
Minimal Trauma
- Least invasive procedural option
- No intestinal re-routing
- No cutting or stapling of the stomach wall or bowel
- Small incisions and minimal scarring
- Reduced patient pain, length of hospital stay and recovery period
Fewer Risks and Side Effects
- Significantly lower mortality risk compared to other weight-loss procedures1
- Low risk of nutritional deficiencies associated with gastric bypass
- Reduced risk of hair loss
- No “dumping syndrome” related to dietary intake restrictions
Adjustable
- Allows individualized degree of restriction for ideal rate of weight-loss
- Adjustments performed without surgery
- Supports pregnancy by allowing stomach outlet size to be opened to accommodate increased nutritional needs
- Only procedural option designed to help maintain long-term weight loss
Reversible
- Removable at any time
- Stomach and other anatomy are generally restored to their original forms and functions
Effective Long-Term Weight Loss
- More than 650,000 LAP-BAND® System procedures performed worldwide
- Standard of care for hundreds of physicians around the world
- Academic publications with up to 10 years of follow-up
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