There is no “right” method of weight-loss surgery. Each operation has its
own set of advantages and disadvantages, although they lead to many of
the same side effects , due to the physiology of weight loss.
Several factors will be considered in determining which operation is best
for you, including your body mass index (BMI), your current medical
condition, and your eating habits. These and other items will be discussed
when you meet with your surgeon.

At Lap Band Centers of Texas, the majority of these surgeries are
performed with a minimally invasive technique called laparoscopy. In this
approach, long slender operating instruments are inserted through small
incisions in the abdomen. Because the incisions are so small, the
laparoscopic approach leads to less postoperative discomfort and faster
recoveries, compared to traditional “open” surgery.