An adjustable gastric band is a silicone ring that is placed around the upper stomach to limit its capacity. It is therefore a type of restrictive bariatric surgery. This operation limits the amount of food that passes to the stomach and the speed at w
07-01-2013Gastric band
An adjustable gastric band is a silicone ring that is placed around the upper stomach to limit its capacity. It is therefore a type of restrictive bariatric surgery. This operation limits the amount of food that passes to the stomach and the speed at w
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London Bridge Hospital - part of HCA Healthcare
London Bridge Hospital - part of HCA Healthcare
27 Tooley St
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The London Independent Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
The London Independent Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
1 Beaumont Square, Stepney Green
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The Alexandra Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
The Alexandra Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Mill Ln, Cheadle
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London Bridge Hospital - part of HCA Healthcare
27 Tooley St, Central LondonExpert in:
- 24-hour service
- Cardiology
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The London Independent Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
1 Beaumont Square, Stepney Green, East LondonExpert in:
- Bariatric Surgery
- Maxillofacial Surgery
- Neurological spinal surgery
- Orthopaedic spinal surgery
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The Alexandra Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Mill Ln, Cheadle, CheadleExpert in:
- Cardiology
- Pediatrics