The LAP-BAND® Procedure

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
• Reduced patient pain, hospital length-of-stay and recovery period

Fewer Risks and Side Effects

• Significantly lower mortality risk than other obesity surgery procedures
• 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
• 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 100,000 cases performed worldwide
• Standard of care for hundreds of practices around the world
• Academic publications with up to 7 years of follow-up