Gastric Band

The Gastric Band was one of the most commonly used bariatric procedure in the early 2000, but nowadays it is considered almost an historic bariatric procedure practically abandoned. This surgical procedure does not involve the removal or cutting of any organs and it is anatomically and functionally reversible, but unfortunately is associated with frequent vomiting, offering a very bad quality of life.

The procedure essentially involves creating a small gastric pouch that communicates with the rest of the stomach through a narrow opening. The gastric pouch has a volume of approximately 25 ml. The pouch is created by placing a silicone band (similar to an hourglass shape) around the upper part of the stomach. This band is connected via a small tube to a reservoir, which is typically positioned beneath the subcutaneous tissue on the left flank that allow the calibration of the band.