The quick facts about laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding: 

• Less invasive procedure introduced to the US in 2001
• Overall weight loss is less versus the gastric bypass; risk of complication is reduced.
• Requires multiple band adjustments
• Gastric bypass surgery is a major operation that seals off most of the stomach to decrease food intake and rearrange small intestines to reduce the calories that the body can absorb.
• Bariatric surgery may be performed using laparoscopic techniques through several very small incisions.

Safely and effectively, the revolutionary yet simple technology behind the LAP-BAND ® Adjustable Gastric Banding System reduces the amount of food that your stomach can hold at one time. This helps you gradually lose weight and keep it off. So you can live a healthier life - for your children, your family, and yourself.

What It Is

"LAP-BAND" is often incorrectly referred to as the generic name for any stomach banding procedure. However, "LAP-BAND" is in fact, the trademark for the original FDA approved adjustable gastric banding device manufactured and sold by Allergan, Inc.

How It Works

Without any stomach cutting or stapling, the LAP-BAND ® System reduces your stomach's capacity, restricting the amount of food you are able to eat at one time. Plus, you feel full faster and stay full longer, so you wind up eating less

Today's LAP-BAND ® System is:

• Designed for Advanced Performance: our most advanced device approved by the FDA.
• Specially designed with our proprietary OMNIFORM ® technology - with pre-curved sections (or pillows) that conform to fit your body better, minimizing leaks due to creases or folds. This offers a 360° inflation area for an even distribution of pressure, more secure placement, and complete coverage of stomach anatomy. The result: a perfect fit right from the start.
• Developed in collaboration with leading bariatric surgeons, this third-generation device is built on the proven performance of the LAP-BAND ® System.
• Designed for increased flexibility; with two sizes and a wider range of adjustments to suit your precise needs. Available in two sizes to allow your surgeon to choose the best option for you.

A new standard of excellence 

Only the LAP-BAND ® System offers the assurance of the LAP-BAND TOTAL CARE ® program, a comprehensive set of best practices that provides training for your healthcare team with tools, information and support.

What does this mean for you, the patient? It means that your LAP-BAND ® System Bariatric team can access the LAP-BAND TOTAL CARE ® tools they need to give you the best care, information and support possible. These tools are designed to provide extra training to support surgeons and patients throughout the weight loss journey.