The LAP-BAND® System is designed to help you lose excess body weight for resolution of obesity-related health conditions and enchancement of life. This new minimally invasive approach eliminates many of the known associated operative risks and provides unique benefits compared to other weight loss treatments. The LAP-BAND® System is the only adjustable and reversible weight loss surgery that does not require cutting and stapling of the stomach or gastrointestinal re-routing to bypass normal digestion. The LAP-BAND® can be adjusted as needed with a visit to your doctor.

Safe Weight Loss Surgery

• The least invasive surgical option
• No intestinal rerouting
• No cutting or stapling of the stomach wall or bowel
• Average operative time of 1 hour
• Reduced patient plan, hospital stay and recovery period

Less Risk of Complications

• Fewer peri- and post-operative complications
• Lower mortality risk than more invasive obesity surgery procedures

Fewer Side Effects

• No protein or vitamin malabsorption
• No diarrhea
• No "dumping syndrome" as in gastric bypass

Adjustable

• Allows individualized band size for ideal long-term weight loss rate
• Adjustments performed without additional surgery in doctor's office
• Supports pregnancy by allowing band opening to facilitate increased nutritional needs

Removable

• Removable at any time
• Stomach and other organs anatomy are restored to their original forms and functions

Effective Long-Term Weight Loss

• More than 100,000 cases performed worldwide
• More than 500 publications
• Academic publications with up to 7 years of follow-up