The decision to perform bariatric surgery on a severely obese patient requires assessing the risk-benefit ratio in individual cases. Candidates must meet the criteria for LAP-BAND® System surgery and must be able to care for themselves or have an adequate home-based caregiver during the postoperative and long-term follow-up process.
The LAP-BAND AP® System is indicated for use in patients who:
The LAP-BAND® System is contraindicated for:
Not all contraindications have been included. Please refer to the Directions for Use for a complete listing of the contraindications.
This flipchart provides detailed information about the LAP-BAND® System including surgery compariston. It is intended to be used during an intial office visit or an adjustment appoinement. Content mirrors the Take the Next Step booklet.