Lap Band and Laparoscopy

Lap Band surgery can be viewed as the difference between successful weight loss and trying programs that over time do not work for many individuals. Many people who are battling their weight will say that they tried traditional weight loss programs, dieting, pills, and more only to see the weight come back.

Lap Band Laparoscopy, also known as minimally invasive surgery (MIS), band aid surgery, keyhole surgery is a modern surgical procedure where operations in the abdomen are done through tiny incisions (usually 0.5-1.5cm) unlike bigger incisions necessary in traditional surgical procedures.

Lap Band Laparoscopy includes operations within the abdominal or pelvic cavities, whereas keyhole surgery performed on the thoracic or chest cavity goes by the name of thoracoscopic surgery. Laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgery are part of the broader field of endoscopy.

The key element in Lap Band Laparoscopy is the use of a laparoscope. There is a pair of types: a telescopic rod lens system, that is more often than not connected to a video camera (single chip or three chips) or a digital laparoscope where the charge coupled device is placed at the end of the laparoscope, taking away the need for the rod lens system.