The Center for Videoscopic & Laser Surgery
THE LAP-BAND PROGRAM
LAP-BAND is clearly different from
other bariatric procedures on several fronts. One of the most appealing
aspects of the surgery is that it is done laparoscopically. This necessitates
five or six small incisions in the abdomen as opposed to one very large
incision typically used for other methods. Not only does this mean less
scarring, it also means a shorter hospital stay. Broken down, that equals
one night at the hospital and just a few days off work.
Gradual weight loss after LAP-BAND allows the skin to remain more elastic so there is often less drooping, stretching and skin damage than occurs with rapid weight loss.
The LAP-BAND is adjustable to meet the weight loss needs of each patient. Likewise, saline can be removed if the patient needs to be allowed to eat more particularly during pregnancy or for other surgery.
Many people find the LAP-BAND System for weight-loss very appealing especially when compared with other methods of surgery, which are more invasive, and non-surgical methods have failed. For the right individual, LAP-BAND may very well be a catalyst for weight loss that actually works.