For Bariatric Surgeons and Their Clinical Staff
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Clinical Papers
Numerous clinical studies have confirmed that the LAP-BAND AP® System is a safe, effective bariatric procedure. Weight loss results with the LAP-BAND AP® System are comparable to those achieved with gastric bypass surgery with shorter operating and patient recovery times with the former. With the latest FDA approval — making the LAP-BAND® System the first and only FDA-approved device for bariatric surgery in patients with a BMI of ≥ 30 kg/m2 with one or more obesity related comorbid conditions — new clinical papers citing its safety and effectiveness for early intervention have been added: Below is a small selection of clinical studies that have been published on the LAP-BAND AP® System procedure. Click on the title to download a .pdf of the publication.
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Tax Deduction Card
Provide this card for information regarding potential tax savings to your patients to help them find ways to maximize the medical expenses tax deduction.