Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) The adjustable gastric band was initially developed at the Karolinksa Institute in Stockholm, and subsequently developed as a laparoscopic/keyhole operation. There are several different bands made by a variety of manufacturers. The LAGB is a well-established operation, which is supported by a large body of good quality scientific research. It … Continue reading Bariatric (weight-loss) surgery