Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy: What You Should Know Editor June 27, 2011 Sleeve Gastrectomy 8 Comments Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG), also referred to as the gastric sleeve procedure, is gaining popularity as a viable weight loss surgery solution. Learn the risks and benefits of this bariatric procedure, and how results compare to the gastric bypass and Lap-Band.
Gastric Banding Industry Climbing gwhqadmin January 13, 2010 Breaking WLS News Gastric banding surgeries are on the rise, despite the shaky economy. Research shows that doctors performed 350,000 bariatric procedures in 2009,...
Weight Loss Surgery Boom Creates Investment Opportunities gwhqadmin July 15, 2009 Breaking WLS News As weight loss surgery continues to prove effective as a treatment option for obese patients, some market analysts say to keep an eye on bariatric...
Gastric Sleeve Procedure Under Scrutiny at Bariatric Surgery Conference gwhqadmin June 24, 2009 Breaking WLS News 146 Comments Doctors share diverse views on whether gastric sleeve surgery is a viable option for the treatment of obesity during the annual meeting of the...
New Gastric Band Debuts gwhqadmin May 17, 2009 Breaking WLS News New Gastric Band Debuts Lap-band fans, move over -- there’s a new kid on the block: the REALIZE™ Adjustable Gastric Band-C, the...
Simple Steps to Lap-Band Success gwhqadmin February 13, 2009 Lap-Band® 1 Comment The Lap-Band® is a powerful tool to promote rapid weight loss and improved health -- if you know how to use it right. Learn the simple steps to getting the most from your band in this video segment!
The Lap-Band Explained – Video Feature gwhqadmin October 29, 2008 Lap-Band® 4 Comments Using an actual Lap-Band device together with pictures and animated illustrations, Dr. David Provost demonstrates how the Lap-Band restricts food intake and helps patients feel full, so they eat less and lose weight. Watch this two-minute video for a great overview of the gastric banding procedure in plain English!
