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Lap Band Purchased by Apollo Endosurgery

October 29, 2013

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Today Apollo Endosurgery announced that they’ve acquired the Obesity Intervention division from Allergan. Allergan’s primary bariatric product is the well-known Lap Band, which is a small silicon ring that get placed around the upper portion of the stomach. In addition to the Lap Band, Apollo’s purchase includes the ORBERA Intra-gastric Balloon System which is a […]

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Lap-Band Effective For Expanded Group of Patients

May 27, 2013

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When the Lap-Band weight loss procedure first became available in the United States in 2001, it was reserved for the severely obese (BMI of 40 or higher) and for patients with a BMI of 35 to 39.9 with an obesity-related condition, such as diabetes or high blood pressure. Then a few years ago – prompted […]

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Hans Schmidt, MD, FACS

August 7, 2012

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Advanced Laparoscopic Associates Dr. Hans Schmidt is one of New Jersey’s most experienced bariatric surgeons and is recognized as a pioneer in laparoscopic weight loss surgery techniques. His practice offers a comprehensive weight loss program, with a strong emphasis on post-operative nutrition and lifestyle. Dr. Schmidt has published several academic papers and has presented research […]

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Kim R Marley, MD, FACS

August 5, 2012

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Alleghenies Surgical Dr. Kim Marley is a leading weight loss surgeon, with more than 20 years of surgical experience. Dr. Marley has done extensive work with the adjustable gastric band, but he and his team tailor the procedures to the patients’ needs and desires whether gastric band, gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, or revisions of previous […]

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Dr. Stephen Malley, MD

July 2, 2012

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Malley Surgical Weight Loss Center Dr. Stephen Malley is a highly experienced bariatric surgeon who has performed more than 1500 Lap-Band procedures at his state-of-the-art Kansas City location. His practice is almost entirely dedicated to Lap-Band surgery, and he is the most experienced with the procedure in the region. Dr. Malley is committed to helping […]

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Weight Loss Surgery Insurance Coverage Update

February 15, 2012

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Weight loss surgical device makers are pushing the U.S. government and health insurers to cover weight loss surgery.  Almost 73 million people in America are classified as obese, defined as having Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater. Additionally, about 12 million of those people are considered morbidly obese, with a BMI over 40. […]

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Weight Loss Surgery and Adolescents

January 15, 2012

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Weight loss surgery in teens is a controversial topic.  Some experts feel that surgery is a drastic option for teen patients whose bodies may still be developing and who have not been given much time to lose weight on their own. On the other hand, some experts feel that the alternative to surgery is worse […]

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Adjustable Gastric Band (Lap Band)

September 18, 2011

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Adjustable Gastric Banding is a procedure where a small band is placed around the top of the stomach. (Gastric means “of the stomach”.) Although this procedure is often casually referred to as LAP-BAND, the name Lap-Band is the specific brand name for Allergan’s band. Allergan’s Lap-Band System received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval in […]

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J Keith Wright, MD

August 28, 2011

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South Texas Surgeons Dr. J. Keith Wright is an expert bariatric surgeon with a San Antonio practice that specializes in the gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and adjustable gastric band procedures. Dr. Wright was also the first in the area to perform the Orbera weight loss balloon procedure. He is happy to offer this medical weight […]

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Matthew Brengman, MD

July 17, 2011

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At Advanced Surgical Partners of Virginia Call 804-360-0600 Dr. Matthew Brengman is a highly-experienced and respected bariatric surgeon, serving the Richmond, Virginia area. He pioneered the practice of advanced Laparoscopy and Laparoscopic Bariatric surgery at Walter Reed Medical Center and served as the Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery for the Bon Secours Richmond Health System. […]

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