Gastric band bariatric surgery
Description:
- an adjustable band is placed around the top part of the stomach to create a small pouch
- band can be adjusted via an access port
- band consists of a silicone tube with a balloon device on one end and an inflation port on the other
- tightness of the band can be adjusted by altering the volume of liquid within the band by a simple injection into the port
Impact on Nutrition:
- no impact on absorption
- over-tightened band affects the nutritional quality of diet, including protein and iron.
Reference:
- North Bristol NHS Trust. Bariatric Surgery (Accessed January 8th 2019).
- Chelsea and Westminister NHS Hospitals Trust. Weight Loss - Surgical Options (Accessed January 8th 2019)
- BOMSS Guidelines on perioperative and postoperative biochemical monitoring and micronutrient replacement for patients undergoing bariatric surgery September 2014.
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