Obesity Surgery
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band is a lifestyle approach to sustained weight loss
Animation of Procedure (Link to Video)
This is the most common performed obesity operation in Australia. Over 14,000 procedures have already been performed in Australia. The operation is performed as a day procedure with minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery (key hole). It is well tolerated, reversible and completely adjustable. The Australian and world wide experience with the laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, has demonstrated it to be, at least equal to other more invasive obesity operations in achieving long term weight loss. The laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (Link to Slideshow Presentation) has also been proven as effective treatment of the metabolic syndrome (type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolaemia, heart disease and stroke).
