Lap-Band Weight-Loss Surgery Can Reverse Metabolic Syndrome In Obese Teens
Lap-Band Weight-Loss Surgery Can Reverse Metabolic Syndrome In Obese Teens
A new study of obese adolescents has shown that laparoscopic gastric banding surgery -- the "Lap-Band" procedure -- not only helps them achieve significant weight loss but can also improve and even reverse metabolic syndrome, reducing their risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes.