This is a laparoscopic procedure where a silicone band is placed around the highest part of the stomach, called the gastro esophageal junction
The band is gradually inflated with liquid through the port during the first months after surgery in order to divide the stomach in two parts, a small top one and a big lower one.
The band creates restriction through a small channel between both parts of the stomach. The smaller top one is the one that restricts the amount of food that can be eaten.
This surgery is done laparoscopically through small incisions.The procedure for setting the Band Adjustment are made with a fluoroscopy study.
