Christie's Lap-Band surgery, performed laparoscopically, was less-invasive. May 7, 2013— -- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie revealed earlier this week that he had secretly undergone Lap-Band ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An older kind of Lap-Band weight-loss surgery could lead to severe complications over the long haul, Belgian researchers said Monday. The surgery works by placing a ...

Metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) is associated with improved outcomes in patients with psoriasis, according to a review ...

Medicare covers lap band (laparoscopic banding) surgery if you meet the criteria. Your out-of-pocket costs can depend on the specific coverage you have and the services you need. Medicare generally ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A type of minimally invasive weight-loss surgery called gastric banding not only helps morbidly obese teenagers lose a substantial amount of weight, but also leads to ...

Most people wanting to lose weight choose gastric bypass surgery, where the stomach is reduced to a small pouch. Of about five different types of procedures, gastric bypass has the best track record ...

Anyone considering the Lap-Band as a solution to their obesity might be wondering if its safe after seeing the latest news stories involving a marketing campaign and doctors associated with it. The ...

Lap-Band weight-loss device manufacturer Allergan has asked the FDA to approve Lap-Band surgeries for adolescents as young as 14, according to an LA Times report. Physicians can already perform ...

What Is a Bariatric Surgeon? A bariatric surgeon is a doctor who performs gastric bypass and other types of surgeries that help you lose weight. They’re sometimes called metabolic surgeons. Your ...