Lap Band Procedure

Surgeons at a lap band center will sit down with patients and go over the risks associated with the surgery before an individual decides on choosing that option. While the risks are minimal, Complications for Lap Band need to be discussed prior to undergoing the procedure.

Along with the standard risks of most surgeries, including bleeding and infection, there are complications specific to lap band surgery.

While laparoscopic surgery is the chosen method of most surgeons, a lap band patient’s surgeon may need to operate with an "open" method. This took place in nearly 5% of the cases, according to information from a U.S. clinical study.