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FDA Approves Expanded Use of LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding System for Obese Adults

Posted Thu, 02/17/2011 - 4:18pm by Weight Loss Surgery

Obese Adults with a BMI of 30-40 with at Least One Obesity Related Comorbid Condition Now Qualify for LAP-BAND® System Procedure When All Other Conservative Weight-loss Therapies Have Failed >> Read more >>

FDA approves Lap-Band for lower BMI patients

Posted Mon, 12/20/2010 - 2:13pm by Weight Loss Surgery

3 articles below that explain the new FDA approval for Lap-band in patient with a BMI as low as 30!

Medscape Medical News | The panel voted in favor of approving the LAP-BAND for use in patients with a body mass index between 30 and 40 kg/m2.
Original Article: FDA Panel Recommends Lap-Band for Lighter Patients >> Read more >>

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding in Patients with a Low BMI

Posted Wed, 06/17/2009 - 9:30am by Weight Loss Surgery
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Springer New York

Early U.S. outcomes after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding in patients with a body mass index less than 35 kg/m2

Journal Surgical Endoscopy
Publisher Springer New York
ISSN 0930-2794 (Print) 1432-2218 (Online)
Issue Volume 23, Number 7 / July, 2009
DOI 10.1007/s00464-009-0341-6
Pages 1569-1573 >> Read more >>

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