The number of obese people in the world is at an all time high and so, the number of weight loss surgeries is on the rise. Many techniques like gastric sleeve plication, lap band, gastric bypass etc are being used by surgeons around the world. Most of these surgeries are bariatric surgeries and minimally invasive.
One of the major weight loss surgeries being performed around the world is gastric band procedure. This surgery works by reducing the capacity of the stomach by the placement of a band around the stomach opening. This reduces the amount of food that can enter the stomach at a time. This surgery should be opted for when other alternatives like diet and exercise have failed. Let us have a look at some of the other major advantages of Lap band surgery:
This procedure is a minimally invasive process. It is a completely laparoscopic gastric sleeve process. In it, small incisions are made to place an inflatable silicon band around the stomach. Then, this band is tightened to form a new small pouch. This new pouch helps to limit the amount of food entering the stomach. This makes the patient feel full sooner and thus, helps to control the food intake and helps in weight loss.
This procedure is also the least traumatic procedure as there is no cutting or stapling involved. The post-operative pain is also very less as compared to the other weight loss techniques. Also, the recovery is quick. The lap-band procedure is a reversible and adjustable process. The lap band can be adjusted from time to time to meet the requirements of the patient. It can be customized to get any rate of weight loss. For example, during pregnancy this band can be adjusted to accommodate the growing baby. The size of the band is modified using a saline solution.
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