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Adjustable Gastric Banding

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The Adjustable Gastric Band involves an inflatable band that is placed around the upper portion of the stomach, creating a small stomach pouch above the band, and the rest of the stomach below the band.

Adjustable Gastric Banding

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Surgical options:

  • Adjustable Gastric Banding
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • One-anastomosis Gastric Bypass
  • Bilio-Pancreatic Diversion With Duodenal Switch
  • Bariatric surgery for people with type 2 diabetes

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