Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding in Adolescents

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding for Treatment of Morbid Obesity in Adolescents

This study is to determine if the Lap-band system is safe and effective for use in morbidly obese adolescents.

This study is to determine if the Lap-band system is safe and effective for use in morbidly obese adolescents

Inclusion Criteria:

• ages 14-19
• BMI > 35
• history of obesity for at least 5 years with failed attempts at diet and medical management for at least 6 months.
• confirmation by a pediatric psychologist that the subject is sufficiently mature emotionally and has adequate family support to comply with the study protocol.

Exclusion Criteria:

• history of congenital or acquired anomalies of the GI tract.
• history of esophageal motility disorders
• uncontrolled psychiatric problems
• previous esophageal, gastric or bariatric surgery; intestinal obstruction or peritonitis.
• uncontrolled eating disorders