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LAP-BANDŽ and Gastric Bypass surgery in Lancaster, California
presented by the Coastal Center for Obesity
for residents of the Santa Clarita and Antilope Valley
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Weight Loss Surgery OptionsRoux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
In the
gastric bypass procedure, a 15-20cc stomach pouch is
constructed (usual stomach approximately 1500cc or greater). The remainder of
the stomach is separated from the new stomach pouch and stapled closed.
Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAP-BANDŽ)
The LAP-BANDŽ consists of a silicone inflatable band and an attached access
port (see picture). The band is placed around the top part of the stomach
(like a belt) to form a narrow constriction. This functionally divides the
stomach into a small (15cc) proximal gastric pouch and the large remainder
of the stomach. Sleeve GastroplastyThe procedure was originally conceived of in England and has been further developed and utilized in the U.S, Germany and Belgium. The technique is an improvement over earlier gastroplasty procedures which included placement of foreign bodies, and left the excess stomach intact. It was originally used for very high BMI patients (~ 500 lbs.) to try to reduce the overall risk of surgery. It was then followed by a second surgery when the patient had lost enough weight to safely go through a second procedure like the Gastric Bypass
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