Advantages

• Least invasive and least traumatic of all weight loss surgical options

• No cutting, stapling or rerouting of the stomach

• A purely restrictive weight loss method

• Patients rarely have vitamin deficiencies because there is no malabsorption

• Laparoscopic procedure uses small incisions through the abdomen

• Reduced post-operative pain, shorter hospital stay and recovery time

• Can be adjusted to meet individual needs or changing circumstances

• Reversible, but should be considered permanent

 

Disadvantages

• Slower initial weight loss

• Regular follow-up visits critical for optimal result