Statements (29)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
medical procedure
|
| gptkbp:alternativeTo |
gastric bypass
sleeve gastrectomy |
| gptkbp:approvedBy |
gptkb:FDA
|
| gptkbp:brand |
Lap-Band
REALIZE Band |
| gptkbp:canBeReversed |
true
|
| gptkbp:category |
bariatric surgery
|
| gptkbp:complication |
infection
esophageal dilation band erosion band slippage |
| gptkbp:effect |
induces satiety
reduces stomach capacity slows food passage |
| gptkbp:fullName |
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
LAGB
|
| gptkbp:introducedIn |
1990s
|
| gptkbp:involves |
placement of adjustable band around upper stomach
|
| gptkbp:modulatedBy |
saline injection or removal
|
| gptkbp:notRecommendedFor |
patients with certain gastrointestinal diseases
|
| gptkbp:performedBy |
laparoscopic surgery
bariatric surgeon |
| gptkbp:requires |
general anesthesia
regular follow-up |
| gptkbp:usedFor |
weight loss
treatment of obesity |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Linguistics_Association_of_Great_Britain
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
8
|