Gastric Banding Surgery
03/06/2015
GASTRIC BANDING SURGERY
Gastric Banding surgery (Lap band surgery) is one of the different bariatric surgery's techniques
Principle:
Restrictive technique that reduces the size of the stomach and slows the passage of food. Digestion of food is not affected.
A lap band (adjustable in diameter) is placed around the upper part of the stomach, creating a small pouch. Only a small amount of food is required to fill this pouch and a feeling of fullness occurs quickly. Based on the same principle as an hourglass, foods will pass through the stomach very slowly.
Characteristic:
The only adjustable technique: Adjustable Gastric Banding Surgery is linked to a port placed under the skin via a small tube. This Gastric Banding can be tightened or untightened by injecting liquid into the port, through the skin. Radiological monitoring is necessary during follow-up.
The Gastric Banding (or Lap band) can be removed through a new operation in the event of complications, lack of efficiency or at the patient's request.
Expected weight loss: About 40 to 60 % excess weight loss, corresponding to a weight loss of approximately 20 to 30 kg1. If the Gastric Banding (Lap band) is removed, weight is usually regained. (studies with 10 years follow-up).
Main operating time: about 15 minutes
Main length of hospital stay: 1, 2 days
All health facilities represented by France Surgery are recognized as Surgery Center of Excellence in obesity surgery by the EAC-BS European Accreditation Council for Bariatric Surgery.
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To find out more about the advantages and disadvantages of Bariatric surgery in France:
http://www.laparoscopic-surgeon.com/
www.soffco.fr (French Society for Bariatric Surgery)
www.mangerbouger.fr (French National Nutrition Health Programme)
www.has-sante.fr (French National Health Autority)