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What is the CPT code for surgical laparoscopic placement of a gastric band?
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what exactly is laparoscopic gastric banding?
Laparoscopic gastric band is also known as a lap band. It's a inflatable silicone band that ties around the top of your stomach. The band is designed for obese patients.
Is there a laparoscopic gastric bypass procedure?
The Lap Band and Realize Band are placed in a laparoscopic procedure. The newer MiniGastric Bypass (MGB) is also a lap procedure that is not as radical as the Roux-en-Y but accomplish the same thing essentially. www.bariatric.us/mini-gastric-bypass.html
How can I do Laparoscopic Banding?
Laparoscopic banding is a surgical procedure also known as the LAP band. It is preformed by a trained physician in a sterile operating room and aids in weight loss.
What is laparoscopic band surgery used to treat?
Laparoscopic band surgery is a procedure used to treat obesity. This surgical procedure is only used after other weight control measures have been thoroughly investigated and used without lasting results.
Is laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding the same as the lap band?
The Lap-Band is a specific type of gastric banding and is sold by one company. So yes, they are the same thing. Be sure to talk to your doctor to find out if it is right for you. I hope this helps you. Good luck.
What are the benefits and risks of bariatric laparoscopic surgery?
I had the lap-band surgery and lost 100 pounds in less than a year, so it was right for me. Only you can decide if surgery is right for you. You will have surgical scars, maybe that is a factor. There is always a risk in surgery that you could die. My reason was that I wasn't losing weight on my own and the Laparoscopic surgery was the lowest risk as opposed to a full gastric bypass.
How do you do an adjustable laproscopic gastric banding?
Adjustable laparoscopic gastric banding is done by making small incisions in the stomach, where the laparoscope is inserted as well as the adjustable band. This type of procedure doesn't involved major cuts like the major surgeries.
What health issues can a lap band help with?
A LAP band or laparoscopic adjustable gastric band can help treat several health issues. The most common conditions treated with LAP bands are obesity, diabetes osteoarthritis, gastric reflux disease, and hypertension. A lap band can help with obesity. It is a silicone band that goes around the top of the stomach. It is only recomended for people with a BMI greater then 40.
What Is Laparoscopic Gastric Banding?
Laparoscopic gastric banding is a surgery in which small incisions are made in the stomach and small probes are inserted into the stomach to insert a band around the stomach. The band is then tightened to reduce the total volume of the stomach. As a result, less food is required to make the body think it has eaten enough and sends a "full" signal to the brain earlier. The band is often reversible and adjustable, unlike other surgeries that are more permanent in nature. This surgery is typically reserved for morbidly obese people.
Where can I find out more about band gastric bypass?
Talking to your doctor is always the best option when looking at any surgery but these sites can help you be inforormed before you enter your doctor's office. http://www.drweightlossplano.com/ http://www.webmd.com/diet/gastric-bypass-operations
How old do you have to be to buy gastric band pills?
Gastric banding is a surgical procedure. You normally need to be 18 to consent for it yourself. However, in some situations your parents may be able to give permission for the surgery or diet pills.
Bariatric Surgical Procedures?
Bariatric surgical procedures include gastric bypass surgery, LAP-BAND surgery, gastric sleeve, and biliopancreatic diversion. Gastric bypass surgery separates the stomach into two parts with less than 5 percent used for food consumption. LAP-BAND surgery is where a band is placed around the stomach and divides it into two parts. The upper part is used for food. Gastric sleeve removes a large portion of the stomach and leaves a portion that is shaped like a sleeve. And the biliopancreatic diversion is similar to gastric bypass surgery but allows for less absorption of food in the intestine. All these procedure restrict food intake and promote weight loss.
