Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding for Morbid Obesity

Does Not Meet CTAF Criteria

This topic was reviewed by the California Technology Assessment Forum on February 28, 2007. It was recommended that the use of laparoscopic adjustable silicone gastric banding for the treatment of morbid obesity does not meet CTAF technology assessment criteria 4 for safety, effectiveness, and improvement in health outcomes.


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