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How big/long is the surgical scar from the lap band or gastric banding surgery?

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1-2 inches and 1/3 : Laparoscopic scars - 3 will be 1/4 to 1/2 inch and one will be 1-2 inches. Although we have done single incision with 2 inch.

Answered 5/10/2014

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Range:1-3 and port: There are many techniques and approaches but generally speaking at least 2-3 1-2 cm (1/2 inch) wounds are used and anothe for placement of the port which can vary depending on your pannus thickness in the epigastrium. If thinner a low profile smaller port can be used.

Answered 8/1/2012

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Help please! is gastric band the same as the lap band surgery?

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