University of California, San Diego Medical Center – Center for the Treatment of Obesity

Gastric Band Surgery – For more information, call 1-800-926-UCSD

About Dr. Horgan

About the Surgery

Moores Cancer Center Driving Directions

  • From I-5: Exit Genesee Ave., and go East. Turn right onto Campus Point Drive and left on Medical Center Drive. Follow the road around Shiley Eye Center and turn left at Health Sciences Drive. Park in the lot to your right.

  • From I-805: Exit La Jolla Village Drive and go West. Turn right on Regents Road. Turn left on Health Sciences Drive and park in the lot on your left as you near the Cancer Center.

Gastric Banding Advantages

In comparison to other forms of bariatric surgery, LAP-BAND® surgery has many advantages, including:
  • Safest, least invasive surgical option
  • No stomach stapling or intestinal re-routing
  • Shorter hospital stay
  • Only adjustable, reversible surgical option

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