• The patient is first put under anaesthesia.
• Surgeons make small incisions in the abdomen for the laparoscope and other instruments.
• The band is then wrapped around the upper portion of the stomach.
• A thin tube is connected to a port which is placed under the skin, which enables it to adjust the band if needed.
• Then the incisions are closed with stitches.

LABG has proven to be more beneficial than traditional methods of weight loss surgery, the benefits are :

• GERD persists even after medications
• The person experiences severe acid reflux and regurgitation
• Complications are diagnosed such as barrett’s esophagus or esophageal stricture
• The person needs a permanent solution

The procedure is really smooth and simple. The doctor conducts various tests like endoscopy to confirm the severity of GERD. After the confirmation, during the surgery the patient is put under general anaesthesia to numb away the pain from surgery. Then small incisions are made for insertion of laparoscopes and instruments. After successfully performing the laparoscopic fundoplication, the incisions are stitched close together.

For the people who are already struggling with GERD, laparoscopic surgery offers a long term and effective solution. GERD affects your life and makes it full of discomfort. Consult your doctor and get your diagnosis. Do not delay, untreated GERD can have adverse effects.