How is a lap band placed around your stomach?


The lap band is usually placed laparoscopically. Laparoscopic surgery requires general anesthesia. First the lap band surgeon makes a few small incisions in the abdominal wall and inserts narrow, hollow tubes. Thin surgical instruments are then passed through the tubes. The lap band surgeon can see inside the abdomen by using a small camera that also goes through the tubes. The picture the camera takes is shown on a monitor that is like a TV screen. This technique is called "laparoscopy" and is considered "minimally invasive."

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A small tunnel is made behind the top of the stomach. Then the lap band is pulled around the stomach to form a ring. The lap band has a locking part which securely holds the band in a circle around the stomach.
There are clear advantages to this kind of surgery. In an "open" surgery, a larger incision is made. After a laparoscopic surgery, most people feel much less pain. There are fewer wound complications. Patients also recover faster and are able to resume normal activities sooner.

Sometimes, for a variety of reasons, the lap band surgeon may need to make the larger incision to place the lap band. The the lap band surgeon may need to decide this during the lap band operation. Both techniques are discussed in this webpage. You and your surgeon should decide together what plan is best for you.

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