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  • Patients can lose up to an average of 27kg of their excess weight in 12 months.1
  • Gastric banding can be significantly more effective than non-surgical treatments.2
  • Studies show patients have maintained their weight loss 3-8 years after surgery.3
  • Surgically, there is no:
      • Major opening of the abdomen
      • Cutting or permanent alteration to the stomach or intestines
      • Stapling of the stomach required
  • It is adjustable and reversible
  • Most patients stay in hospital for only 1 day4
  • Major weight loss can lead to partial or complete control of obesity-related diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and hypertension.5


References:
  1. O’Brien P. The LAP-BAND™ AP System: the platform advances. Bariatric Times, June 2007: 24-27.
  2. O’Brien PE et al. Treatment of mild to moderate obesity with laparoscopic adjustable banding or an intensive medical program: a randomized trial. Annals Intern Med 2006, May 2; 144(9): 625-33.
  3. Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Overweight and Obesity in Adults. National Health and Medical Research Council. 2003.
  4. Keating C et al. Cost efficacy of surgically induced weight loss for the management of type 2 diabetes randomised controlled trial. Diabetes Care 2009.
  5. O'Brien PE et al. Obesity, weight loss and bariatric surgery MJA 2005; 183:310-314.
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