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The LAP-BAND® System Advantage
Minimal Trauma
• Least invasive surgical option
• No intestinal re-routing
• No cutting or stapling of the stomach wall or bowel
• Small incisions and minimal scarring
• Reduced patient pain, length of hospital stay and recovery period
Fewer Risks and Side Effects
• Significantly lower mortality risk compared to other obesity surgeries1
• Low risk of nutritional deficiencies associated with gastric bypass
• Reduced risk of hair loss
• No “dumping syndrome” related to dietary intake restrictions
Adjustable
• Allows individualized degree of restriction for ideal, long-term weight loss rate
• Adjustments performed without additional surgery
• Supports pregnancy by allowing stomach outlet size to be opened for increased nutritional needs
Reversible
• Removable at any time
• Stomach and other anatomy are generally restored to their original forms and functions
Effective Long-Term Weight Loss
• More than 200,000 LAP-BANDs placed worldwide
• Standard of care for hundreds of practices around the world
• Academic publications with up to 9 years of follow-up
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