Department of Health

Hazards of Anaesthesia for Laparoscopic Gastric Banding

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB) for the treatment of obesity is the most commonly performed bariatric surgical procedure in Australia. Advantages of this type of surgery include the laparoscopic approach, reversibility of the surgery and the ability to adjust the band.

Details

Topic
Policies and guidelines
Date published
22 Jan 2012
Size
2 pages
Author
Department of Health & Human Services
Update frequency
Annual
Available format
PDF

Reviewed 23 January 2012

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