• Is gastric banding minimally invasive?

I want to have bariatric surgery to lose some weight since my other options really failed. I'm considering gastric banding. Is this minimally invasive though?

3 Answers

  • Surgeon
  • Ansonia, CT

Discuss with Surgeon or NP.

  • Colon and Rectal Surgeon
  • Glendale, AZ

It is minimally invasive, but may not be right option for you. Goes by BMI and other factors. Gastric Sleeve is laparoscopic and is in vogue now. Also, duodenal switch.

  • Surgeon
  • Dallas, TX

Gastric banding is considered a minimally invasive surgery; however, it is largely ineffective and holds significant long-term risk. Up to 50% of people with bands are having revisional surgery.

Banding was done about 40% of the time up until 5-10 years ago, but has lost favor, and is performed <5% of the time today. Sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass are still minimally invasive operations with a lower long-term risk of needing another operation. Both of these operations have much better weight loss as well.

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