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Wellesley, Massachusetts 02482
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Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481
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In addition to laparoscopically removing gastric bands (Lap band), surgeons in the Center for Weight Loss Surgery at Newton-Wellesley Hospital perform gastric band conversions to other more effective metabolic weight loss procedures. These are revision gastric surgery procedures and are safely performed laparoscopically as well.
The Center performs laparoscopic conversion of a gastric band to either a gastric bypass or a sleeve gastrectomy.
Conversion or Revision surgery can be performed in one of two ways:
The method of a one-stage or two-stage operation depends on your preference, reasons for band removal, and your overall safety. Learn more about gastric band removal.