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2. Adjustable gastric band - Wikipedia

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   The latest models, the Lap-Band AP-L and Lap-Band AP-S, feature a standardized injection port sutured into the skin and fill volumes of 14 mL and 10 mL respectively. [ 10 ] Two other adjustable gastric bands are in use outside of the United States— Heliogast and Midband .

3. Bariatric surgery - Wikipedia

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   The restriction of the stomach also can be created using a silicone band, which can be adjusted by the addition or removal of saline through a port placed just under the skin, a procedure called adjustable gastric band surgery. [36] This operation can be performed laparoscopically, and is commonly referred to as a "lap band".

4. Vertical banded gastroplasty surgery - Wikipedia

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   For these reasons, a reversal should be considered only if there are serious medical complications. Vomiting and severe discomfort if food is not properly chewed or if food is eaten too quickly. Not adjustable (as with the adjustable gastric band , aka "lap band")).

5. Is bariatric surgery still best? What new research says about ...

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   Adjustable gastric band, referred to as Lap-Band, where an inflatable band is placed at the top part of the stomach to create a small pouch, which makes a patient feel full after consuming a small ...

6. Does Medicare Cover Lap Band Surgery? - AOL

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   How do you qualify for a gastric lap band? Medicare approves bariatric surgery, including lap band surgery, if you meet the requirements of having a BMI of 35 or over, having one medical condition ...

7. SILS gastric banding - Wikipedia

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   On February 14, 2009, the UK's first SILS implantation of a gastric band was performed by the pioneering surgeon Professor Franco Favretti and his Healthier Weight team. The patient, a 50-year-old female, received a gastric band (LAP-BAND) implanted through the umbilicus. The patient made an excellent recovery and was discharged the following day.