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WHAT IS THE ADJUSTABLE LAP-BAND (ALB)?

April 26, 2017Adjustable ALB lap-band

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WHAT IS THE ADJUSTABLE LAP-BAND (ALB)?

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The Adjustable Lap-Band is usually an out-patient procedure. It involves placing a silicon band around the stomach in such a way as to create a 1 ounce pouch at the top of the stomach with a small, but adjustable, outlet into the rest of the stomach and normal digestive tract. The adjustment port is placed under the skin on the abdomen. Adjustments are made with a needle, through the skin and into the port. Follow-up is crucial to success. This operation has a lower complication rate than the RnY.