Memphis TN

Midsouth Bariatrics
George Woodman, M.D.
6029 Walnut Grove Suite 100
Memphis, TN 38120
Phone: (901) 869-2000
Fax: (901) 869-2009

David S. Tichansky, M.D.
Atul K. Madan M.D.
1325 Eastmoreland Ave,
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 448-6635

Lap Band, or laparoscopic adjustable gastric band is a device that is implanted during bariatric surgery which seeks to restrict food intake by decreasing the size of the stomach. The device itself is a silicone prosthetic which is inflatable and placed around the upper portion of the stomach with the aid of a laparoscope. The adjustable lap band surgery option is for obese patients with a body mass index of 40 or greater, and 35-40 in severe cases.

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