Adjustable Gastric Banding

Gastric Banding is a procedures which induces weight loss through a restriction of food intake by placing an adjustable band around the upper part of the stomach. Although the weight loss occurs more slowly, there is no cutting or stapling of the stomach wall or intestine. Periodic adjustments of the band via saline solution injections regulate stomach capacity, hunger and weight loss.

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Science & Technology

Tags:

• Adjustable
• Gastric
• Banding
• bariatric
• surgery
• surgical
• weight
• loss