Minimal Trauma

Least invasive surgical option
No intestinal re-routing
No cutting or stapling of the stomach wall of 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 than other obesity surgery procedures
Lower risk of nutritional deficiencies
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-BAND Systems placed worldwide
Standard of care for hundreds of surgeons around the world

Academic publications with up to 8 years of follow-up

Effective Long-Term Weight Loss

More Than 200,000 LAP-BAND Systems placed worldwide
Standard of care for hundreds of surgeons around the world
Academic publications with up to 8 years of follow-up