Allergan Lap Banding Instrument List

Bariatric surgery is generally accepted as the best treatment option for adult morbid obesity. Laparoscopic banding involves utilizing several small incisions and a camera to place a band around the stomach. Like other types of bands, the Allergan band is filled with saline to constrict the stomach, limiting food intake. Because the procedure is done the same way for the different types of bands, the instruments are the same regardless of which one is used.

General Instruments

• General surgery instruments are needed to access and close the abdomen as well as secure the port in the abdominal wall. These include: measuring tape, sterile pen, scalpel, electrocautery, two small Deaver retractors, long forceps, five laparoscopic ports (12mm, 10mm and three 5mm for standard technique), suture scissors, Metzenbaum scissors, two needle holders, three hemostats, tooth forceps, syringe and needle.

Laparoscopic Instruments

• Certain laparoscopic instruments are needed to place and secure the band around the stomach. These include: three toothless graspers, hook electrocautery, tooth grasper, Metzenbaum scissors, needle holder or autosuture device, 10mm scope, camera and light source.

Preparing the Band

• A few instruments are required to prep the band for placement. These include: 20cc syringe, a hemostat. Lubrication is also needed.