Gastric bypass surgery is performed to help morbidly obese patients lose significant amounts of weight.
A revolutionary surgical approach, allowing for incisionless surgery, is the next step in the evolution of minimally invasive surgery.
Sleeve gastrectomy is a weight loss procedure in which a large part of the stomach known as the greater curve is surgically removed to restrict food intake.
LAP-BAND® is an adjustable gastric banding system used to facilitate gradual weight loss in morbidly obese patients.
Thursday, February 17th, 2011
There was very important news that broke yesterday with respect to the availability of the lap-band as a treatment option for the obese. The FDA voted to expand the use of the Lap-Band for people with a Body Mass Index of 30 or greater with at least one obesity related medical condition. Until now the [...]
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
A recent study concluded that successful weight loss through bariatric surgery can extend one’s lifespan. The two most commonly performed weight loss surgeries are Lap-Band and gastric bypass. The following is a press release of these exciting results.
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Jan 31 - Obese individuals may add years to their lives by drastically cutting [...]
Monday, February 7th, 2011
Confidence in the effectiveness of the Lap-Band was demonstrated when an FDA advisory panel voted to expand the indication for lap-banding to patients with lower body mass inedexes or BMIs.
The following is a copy of the press release for this decision:
December 6, 2010 — A US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel has voted [...]
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