Lap Band Revision Surgery Abroad
March 19th, 2009Despite the best of intentions, techniques, and precautions taken, it is true that the gastric lap band surgery does fail sometime. This article will look into the reasons for lap band failure and how this can be corrected through lap band revision surgery abroad in countries like Mexico, Costa Rica, India, and Belgium.
Why does the lap band fail?
The lap band could fail either all of a sudden leading to an emergency case or its effectiveness may lessen over time leading to chronic conditions. The patient’s commitment to healthy eating and regular exercise plays a very big role in determining whether the lap band fails or succeeds.
Depending on the reason for the failure of the lap band, the revision surgery procedure is determined.
Morbidly obese patients are better off with procedures like gastric bypass or duodenal switch than the lap band, as they might have much greater weight loss expectations.
Lap Band erosion: The lap band erodes into the stomach and causes the stomach to leak. This leads to a failed lap band ineffective and the patient may not lose any more
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