Adjustable Gastric Banding
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Introduction
Kuzmak's gastric banding technique is the least invasive operation for morbid obesity and has proven its efficacy.In this technique, the stomach is partitioned in two: a 15 cc proximal part and a distal, larger part, constituted by the body of the stomach. The partitioning is created by a silicone band with a deflatable device connected with a subcutaneous container system. This permits postoperative additional "stoma" adjustment by injecting or withdrawing saline.