A laparoscopic<unk> , commonly called a lap-band, A band, or LAGB, is an inflatable silicone device placed around the top portion of the stomach to treat obesity, intended to decrease food consumption.<unk>  surgery is an example of bariatric surgery designed for obese patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater—or between 35 and 40 in cases of patients with certain comorbidities that are known to improve with weight loss, such as sleep apnea, diabetes, osteoarthritis, GERD, hypertension (high blood pressure), or metabolic syndrome, among others. In February 2011, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded approval of<unk> s to patients with a BMI between 30 and 40 and one weight-related medical condition, such as diabetes or high blood pressure. However, an<unk>  may be used only after other methods such as diet and exercise have been tried.
Adjustable gastric band
Vertical banded gastroplasty surgery
Gastric bypass surgery
Duodenal-jejunal bypass liner
SILS gastric banding
Gastric balloon
Jejunoileal bypass
Transoral incisionless fundoplication