Recently, the Gastric Band Institute performed the first several single incision gastric band procedures in Las Vegas.  The procedure differs from the standard gastric band procedure in that instead of using 3-5 small incisions, a single larger incision is used to place the band. 

Surgeons have been debating the merits of the single incision procedure for weight loss surgery and other surgeries like gallbladder surgery and appendectomy.  However, the bottom line on single incision gastric band placement is that in selected lower BMI patients with smaller livers and thinner abdominal walls, it is a reasonable procedure with just a few more technical challenges than the standard 4-5 incision procedure.  There does not appear to be any difference as far as pain or recovery between the two procedures, but which is cosmetically more appealing, 4-5 tiny incisions versus one larger more noticeable incision, is debatable. 

We are pleased to be able to offer single incision gastric bands to some of our patients.  Currently, technical equipment advances are being made that in the near future will increase the number of patients that can be offered this procedure.

– Dr. Darren Soong

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