At Bradenton Surgical Group, Dr. Erbella and Dr. Bunch have elected to restrict their bariatric practice to performing LAP-BAND surgery only. The advantages of LAP-BAND over gastric bypass and other bariatric procedures is clear. Dr. Erbella who is experienced in both LAP-BAND and Gastric Bypass believes LAP-BAND is much safer and will eventually take the place of the old standard gastric bypass.
According to Dr. Bunch, “With LAP-Band there is no cutting of the stomach or rerouting of the intestines. It’s reversible and adjustable and has a significantly lower risk associated with it compared to gastric bypass.
The LAP-BAND® System Advantages at a Glance
Minimal Trauma
- Least invasive surgical option
- No intestinal re-routing
- No cutting or stapling of the stomach wall or bowel
- Small incisions and minimal scarring
- Reduced patient pain, length of hospital stay and recovery period
Fewer Risks and Side Effects
- 10 times less operative and short-term mortality than gastric bypass1
- Low risk of nutritional deficiencies associated with gastric bypass
- Reduced risk of hair loss
- No “dumping syndrome” related to dietary intake restrictions
Adjustable
- Allows individualized degree of restriction for ideal rate of weight-loss
- Adjustments performed without additional surgery
- Supports pregnancy by allowing stomach outlet size to be opened to accommodate increased nutritional needs
- Only surgical option designed to help maintain long-term weight loss
Reversible
- Removable at any time
- Stomach and other anatomy are generally restored to their original forms and functions
Effective Long-Term Weight Loss
- More than 300,000 LAP-BAND® System devices placed worldwide
- Standard of care for hundreds of surgeons around the world
- #1 selling adjustable gastric band for weight loss
- Academic publications with up to 10 years of follow-up