Laparoscopic gastric banding is one of the least invasive weight loss surgeries available. Placing a band around your stomach can make you feel full with less food. Laparoscopic gastric banding ...

Laparoscopic surgery is a type of “minimally invasive” surgery involving very small incisions (0.5-1cm) as opposed to traditional surgery which uses larger cuts. In a laparoscopic procedure, the ...

MIAMI (CBS4) -- Gastric band surgery helps people lose weight but it can be a scary surgery. So imagine losing weight without having to go under the knife. Now, there's a new procedure that uses ...

Though many digestive problems can be treated successfully with lifestyle changes or medications, some conditions may require laparoscopic surgery. For laparoscopic surgery, three or more small (5-10 ...

Laparoscopy is a type of surgery that gets its name from the laparoscope, a slender tool that has a tiny video camera and light on the end. When a surgeon inserts it through a small cut into your body ...