Laparoscopic gastric band surgery in Dubai
What Is Gastric Banding?
A gastric band is placed on a portion of the stomach and reduces the amount of food that you are able to eat. It acts like a belt around the top portion of your stomach, creating a small pouch. This means that you feel full after eating only a small quantity of food.
There are a number of different gastric bands available. They are all very similar to one another and comprise a silicone ring and a reservoir connected to the ring by a length of tubing. Inflating the ring makes the band tighter, therefore, restricting the opening between the new small pouch that the band creates and the main part of your stomach. By adjusting the amount of fluid in the balloon you can control the amount of food you eat.
The gastric banding technique has been used successfully for many years. Given below are various advantages of Gastric Band Surgery in Dubai:
- It is adjustable – the adjustability of the band gives you and your doctor control to achieve weight loss without creating too many unpleasant symptoms due to the degree of restriction.
- It is placed laparoscopically –this means that you can return to work soon after the operation with a minimal recovery time.
- It is reversible – taking the band out would revert the stomach back to its normal size and you would therefore probably gain weight again. For this reason, it is usually planned to leave the band around your stomach permanently.
Lap-Band Surgical Procedure
The Lap-Band ® system is designed to help you lose excess body weight for the resolution of obesity-related health conditions and enhancement of life. In partnership with leading bariatric surgeons around the world, a new surgical approach ( PARS FLACCID TECHNIQUE) has been developed that eliminates many of the known associated operative risks and provides unique benefits compared to other obesity surgeries. This effort has resulted in the Lap-Band ® system, the only adjustable and reversible obesity surgery that does not require cutting and stapling of the stomach or gastrointestinal re-routing to bypass normal digestion.
Candidates For Lap-Band
Lap-Band System surgery is recommended for those persons who have a BMI of 30 or more with comorbidities or a BMI of 35 without any associated diseases. While weight loss surgery is not for everyone, there are a large number of patients for whom losing a lot of weight is imperative, including those suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure, heart trouble, shortness of breath, arthritis, and orthopedic (bone) problems with their legs, hips or back.
The Surgery
You will be admitted to the hospital in the morning of your surgery. Most patients may go same-day home or stay in hospital 1 night. You will have a general anesthetic, and the operation will take approximately 1 hour. The surgery is done laparoscopically, (keyhole). Through a series of small incisions across the upper abdomen, the surgeon will use laparoscopic instruments guided by a small camera attached to a telescope. The surgeon will be able to visualize the inside of your abdomen on a TV screen. The surgeon will then be able to secure the band around the upper part of your stomach. The port used to inflate and deflate the gastric band is placed under the skin of the abdomen so that the surgeon is then able to make adjustments easily in the clinic.
What To Expect After Gastric Banding
You will usually be in the hospital 1 day after a laparoscopic procedure. You should be out of bed a few hours after the surgery. You will need to participate in breathing exercises. You will receive pain medication when you need it.
You will be permitted to have one ounce of liquids every hour once your doctor thinks that it is safe. The volume of liquid you drink will be gradually increased. Some surgeons allow you to eat baby food or a “ puree ” type of food. You will remain on a liquid or puree diet until your doctor evaluates you approximately 1-2 weeks after you return home.
Patients are encouraged to walk and engage in light activity. It is important to continue the breathing exercises while at home after surgery. Pain after laparoscopic surgery is generally mild although some patients may require pain medication. At the first follow-up visit, the surgeon will discuss with you any dietary changes.
After the operation, it is important to follow your doctor’s instructions. Although many people feel better in just a few days, remember that your body needs time to heal. You will probably be able to get back to most of your normal activities in one to two weeks’ time. These activities include showering, driving, walking upstairs, and work and light exercise.
When To Call Your Doctor
After a Gastric band surgery in Dubai, call your doctor if you have any one of the following symptoms:
- Persistent fever over 101F (39 C).
- Bleeding.
- Increased abdominal swelling or pain.
- Persistent nausea or vomiting.
- Chills.
- Persistent cough and shortness of breath.
- Difficulty swallowing that does not go away within a few weeks.
- Drainage from any incision.
- Calf swelling or leg tenderness.
There are guidelines for changes in your diet and behavior after LAP-BAND ® surgery. But these guidelines are not all you need. Your weight management team will have specific instructions for you, so be sure you understand what they are. Also, keep regular appointments with your health care providers. That way, they can carefully keep track of your progress. You also need to promptly report any unusual symptoms you have to your surgeon
The Benefits Of Laparoscopic Gastric Banding
Most of the patients are expected to lose 50 to 60% of their excess body weight. Well over 50 to 60% of patients with hypertension will be off medications and well over 50- 70 % of patients with type II non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus are expected to be off medication or reduced medication. Drastically improved, if not completely resolved includes sleep apnea, asthma, joint pain, arthritis, reflux, fatigue, shortness of breath, and an overall increased sense of well-being.
Possible Complications may include Gastric Band Slippage, Gastric Band Erosion, Gastric Pouch Dilatation besides bleeding, infection, blood clot, etc.
Dr. Girish Juneja is a well-experienced Laparoscopic Gastric Band Surgeon in Dubai & has a special interest in bariatric surgery. He had his basic laparoscopic training from Nine wells Medical College, Dundee, Scotland & UK & advanced laparoscopic training from France. Contact us today if you are seeking Gastric band surgery in Dubai.
