What is Gastric Banding (Lap-Band)?
Adjustable gastric banding places an inflatable silicone band around the upper stomach and connects it to a subcutaneous port for later fluid adjustments. Through laparoscopic access, the surgeon passes the adjustable band around the upper stomach, secures it and connects tubing to a port fixed under the abdominal skin.
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