LAP-Band surgery, also referred to as gastric band surgery, is an adjustable and reversible
Trusted Source
Gastric Band Surgery (LAP-Band)
Cleveland Clinic
Go to Source
weight loss procedure.
This bariatric surgery uses a silicone band placed around the stomach to slow the passage of food and reduce stomach capacity, and over time, retrain patients to eat less. The clinical team at Garden State Bariatrics does not perform LAP-Band procedures due to lack of success for many patients. Rest assured, in most cases a unsuccessful weight loss following LAP-Band surgery can be attributed to failure of the band, not the failure of the patient. And we are of course, happy to assist patients with removal or maintenance. Learn more about LAP-Band removal or ongoing maintenance here.
LAP-Band Removal
Most patients can have their LAP-Band removal performed laparoscopically and when performed by a board-certified bariatric surgeon, the procedure is
Trusted Source
Lap Band Revision
UCLA Health
Go to Source
safe and easy
. A LAP-Band removal and revision surgery with an alternate bariatric procedure may be indicated if the procedure leads to inadequate weight loss or if you’ve regained weight. Similarly, band removal may be required to band intolerance, infection, slippage, severe heartburn, esophageal dysmotility, dilation, or esophagitis.
LAP-Band Maintenance
Once placed around the stomach, the LAP-Band’s adjustable gastric band can be deflated or inflated to regulate how much food can be ingested at any one time. The LAP-Band’s silicone band has a balloon-like inner ring, so your bariatric surgeon can adjust the size of the opening between the stomach and the smaller pouch created by the band as many times as needed. Changing the size of the balloon means that your doctor can fine-tune your food consumption and caloric intake to provide optimal weight-loss results. Bands placed for more than five years require annual x-rays to ensure no serious adverse effects have occurred.
Why Choose Us For Lap Band Removal or Maintenance?
Garden State Bariatrics is highly experienced in LAP-Band removal procedures and maintenance. Our bariatric surgeons are dedicated to helping you lose weight and reach your health goals. If you’d like to learn more about LAP-Band maintenance or discuss band removal and alternative bariatric procedure options, please contact us.
1 Cleveland Clinic. Gastric Band Surgery (LAP-Band). Available: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/17163-lap–band-surgery. Accessed September 6, 2022.
2 UCLA Health. Lap Band Revision. Available: https://www.uclahealth.org/medical-services/surgery/bariatrics/obesity-treatments/lap-band-revision. Accessed September 6, 2022.
The Doctors at Garden State Bariatrics have either authored or reviewed and approved this content. Page Updated:
Are You a Candidate for Weight Loss Surgery?
Take our 60 second assessment and find out if you are a candidate for weight loss surgery
