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Home » Health » Lap Band Surgery Made Available to More Americans

Lap Band Surgery Made Available to More Americans

By Jim Peterson on December 5, 2010
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Digital News Report – More people are expected to be able to lose weight using lap-band surgery because of a recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory committee recommendation.

The Gastroenterology and Urology Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee reported that a study is recommended that the threashold for use of the procedure be lower to patients with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30.

During the lap-band procedure a surgeon places a laparoscopic adjustable gastric band around the stomach. This effectively shrinks the size of the stomach.

Allergan is a beneficiary of the announcement. “We are pleased with the Committee’s decision, which reflects consensus that there is a need for additional, effective treatment options for patients who are currently obese, given the known significant health ramifications of obesity”, the company said in a statement.

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