Type of Surgery

The video shows a three dimensional animation of how the Realize Gastric Band is inserted and adjusted. There is also an explanation of how the gastric banding results in weight loss for the patient.

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3 most used bariatric operations - which to have ?

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Other Information

The number of Gastric Bypass surgeries climbed more than 600% from 1993 to 2003.


From: Bariatric-Surgery.info

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