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Single Incision LAP-BAND Surgery

Posted: Jul 26 in Gastric Band Blog by admin

In June of 2008, the very first single incision LAP-BAND bariatric surgery was conducted by UT Southwestern medical center. The single incision they made into the patients mid-section measured a mere eight centimeters. Over the past year the incision has become even smaller and with the introduction of placing the incision in the umbilicus or [...]

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Advances in Laparoscopic Surgery Techniques

Posted: Apr 05 in Gastric Band Blog by admin

Three port laparoscopic, or three incision surgery is a safer way to lose unwanted weight for those individuals who are suffering from obesity. While this procedure has been around for many years and became the forerunner, having replaced five port surgery, it is now on the verge of being replaced by a less invasive procedure, [...]

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