The Lap Band Surgery Procedure

Lap Band Surgery Begins with Laparoscopic Incision

The Lap-Band System is placed laparoscopically under general anesthesia. After a laparoscopic surgery, most people feel much less pain than with the open method of surgery. Patients also recover faster and are able to resume normal activities sooner. The weight loss procedure is routine and only takes approximately 25 minutes.

To begin, a few small incisions are made in the abdominal wall for the insertion of long, thin surgical instruments including a narrow camera. This camera allows the surgeons to view the operative site on video monitors.

The band is placed around the upper part of the stomach to form a ring. It is then locked and secured around the stomach with minimal stitching. To complete the procedure, Dr. Kuri uses absorbable under-the-skin sutures to close the incisions.

Placement of lap band