Medical treatment of obesity: a non-surgical journey…
Published on 26/06/2025
Among the surgical options available for individuals struggling with overweight and obesity is the gastric band—a device placed laparoscopically around the upper part of the stomach to reduce food intake volume and induce significant weight loss.
The gastric band, a removable device, works through mechanical restriction, reducing stomach capacity and promoting early satiety and gastric fullness.
The procedure is indicated for patients aged 18 to 60 with a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 35 kg/m² and who have failed non-surgical treatments. This failure is evaluated by a multidisciplinary team over a six-month period, as recommended by the HAS (French National Health Authority). If the surgical option is confirmed, the patient will continue through the care pathway until the day of bariatric surgery. The goal is always to achieve stable and lasting results in terms of weight and quality of life.
Postoperative follow-up is essential and is provided by qualified professionals such as surgeons, nutritionists, dietitians, and psychologists. This ensures the correction of errors and necessary support. This method has proven successful where others have failed. In case of failure or weight regain, rapid and appropriate medical or surgical interventions are always available, ensuring the patient is never left behind.
An aesthetic surgeon, working directly with our team, is also available to address physical concerns such as excess skin or cosmetic imperfections. For more information on gastric band surgery, please contact us via email or phone.
The alternatives to the gastric band are gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.
