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Which term refers to a surgical procedure in which a surgeon slips an inflatable silicone band around the stomach
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Which term refers to a surgical procedure in which a surgeon slips an inflatable silicone band around the stomach

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Laparoscopic gastric banding is surgery to help with weight loss. The surgeon places a band around the upper part of your stomach to create a small pouch to hold food.

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