Laparoscopic Gastric Band Surgery

Lap-Band Surgery

in Germany, Austria, Czech Republic and Switzerland

High-Quality treatment, affordable treatment, fast appointment organization, short waiting times, by our personal assistance service and exclusive service can be obtained at GermanyHealth at best hospitals for laparoscopic gastric band surgery in Germany, Austria, Czech Republic and Switzerland. More than 10 hand picked, certified and trusted hospitals for bariatric and obesity surgery in Germany, Austria, Czech Republic and Switzerland for Laparoscopic Gastric Band Surgery. 17 well selected obesity surgeons for Laparoscopic Lap-Band Surgery and a competent care team, supports international patients from abroad to access hospitals easy and simple to receive high-quality treatment.

Hence, GermanyHealth is cooperating and networking with well-trusted and experienced bariatric and obesity doctors and worldwide recognized and certified hospitals in Germany, Austria, Czech Republic and Switzerland only.

Bariatric surgery or Obesity surgery (weight loss surgery) includes a variety of procedures performed on patients who are obese and extremely overweight. Bariatric surgery is achieved by reducing the size of the stomach. Either with a gastric band or through the removal of a portion of the stomach (sleeve gastrectomy or duodenal switch) or by resecting and re-routing the small intestine to a small stomach bypass (gastric bypass surgery).

Long-term studies show the procedures cause significant long-term loss of weight, recovery from diabetes, improvement in cardiovascular risk factors, and a reduction in mortality. Hence patients who have received a bariatric surgery or obesity surgery returned to better life situation after.

Bariatric or Obesity surgery should be considered as a treatment option for patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 kg/m2 or greater. But also who present with obesity-related co-morbid conditions. Such as hypertension, impaired glucose tolerance, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, obstructive sleep apnea and less mobility. Therefore, patients who consider a bariatric find with us  high-quality treatment at specialized clinics and centers with experienced doctors in weight loss surgery.

At GermanyHeath you can search and find more than 10 hand-picked and specialized hospitals and clinics in Germany for obesity surgery. Likewise you can find leading bariatric or obesity hospitals in cities such as Munich, Berlin and Frankfurt, Vienna, Salzburg, Prague, Brno, Zurich, Genf or Lausanne.

A laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, commonly called a lap-band, A band, or LAGB is an inflatable silicone device placed around the entrance of the stomach to treat obesity, intended to slow consumption of food and thus reduce the amount of food consumed.

Adjustable gastric band surgery is an example of bariatric or obesity surgery designed for obese patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 Kg/m2 or greater or between 35 kg/m2 and 40 Kg/m2 in cases of patients with certain comorbidities that are known to improve with weight loss, such as sleep apnea, diabetes, osteoarthritis, GERD, hypertension (high blood pressure), or metabolic syndrome, among others.

The adjustable band is placed around the upper part of the stomach (esophagus) to create a smaller stomach pouch. This slows and limits the amount of food that can be consumed at one time. It does not decrease the feeling of stomach emptying time. The individual achieves sustained weight loss by choosing healthy food options, limiting food volume and reducing appetite.

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Surgical insertion of an adjustable gastric band is often referred to as lap band surgery (LAGB). At first, a small incision is made near the belly button. Next, the abdomen is inflated with carbon dioxide to create a working area for the obesity surgeon. The camera sends a picture of the stomach and abdominal cavity to a video monitor. It gives the bariatric surgeon a good view of the key structures in the abdominal cavity.

The obesity surgeon watches the video monitor. He works through these small incisions using instruments with long handles to complete the procedure. The surgeon creates a small, circular tunnel behind the stomach. Then he inserts the gastric band through the tunnel and locks the band around the stomach.

You stay for another 7 days in Germany and see your doctor 2-3 times after surgery. He will check and control your Lapband to make sure the gastric band (Lap-Band) is in its place. At this time you have time for sight-seeing and shopping with us in Germany, Austria, Czech Republic or Switzerland.

See other alternative bariatric surgery you can obtain at specialized weight loss surgery hospitals and clinics:

• Stomach Balloon Procedure
• Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
• Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
• Weight Loss Programs (No Surgery)