University of California, San Diego Medical Center – Center for the Treatment of Obesity
Gastric Band Surgery – For more information, call 1-800-926-UCSD
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Dr. Santiago Horgan, a specialist in minimally invasive surgery, was among the
first surgeons trained to do gastric banding. He now teaches other surgeons in
using both the LAP-BAND System and the new REALIZE Band.
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Santiago Horgan, M.D.
Meet the Director of UCSD's Center for the Treatment of Obesity
Dr. Santiago Horgan, Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery at UC San Diego Medical Center, is an internationally recognized expert in robot-assisted surgery and other minimally invasive surgical techniques. Dr. Horgan was among the first surgeons trained to perform the Lap-Band Adjustable Gastric Banding System procedure used for the treatment of obesity. He was instrumental in bringing gastric banding to the United States, and is one of just 20 surgeons in the country who participated in the FDA clinical trial leading the approval of the LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding System for the treatment of morbidly obese patients. As the director of UCSD’s Center for the Treatment of Obesity, he has performed more than 1,000 Lap-Band procedures and instructs other surgeons in the Lap-Band and Realize Band techniques throughout the United States. In addition, Dr. Horgan performs other weight loss surgeries including: A specialist in minimally invasive surgical techniques, Dr. Horgan is skilled in the use of the da Vinci robot system, which enables surgeons to perform even the most complex and delicate procedures through very small incisions with unmatched precision. Dr. Horgan is also a pioneer in the emerging field of Natural Orifice Translumenal Surgery (NOTES), in which surgical instruments are passed through a natural orifice such as the mouth to reach the desired organ. By avoiding major incisions, the NOTES procedure can provide patients with a faster recovery time and virtually no scarring. As the director of UCSD’s Center for the Future of Surgery, Dr. Horgan is working with colleagues to advance these scarless techniques by investigating, developing, testing, and teaching procedures that will revolutionize the field of surgery. To date, he has performed more than a dozen NOTES procedures and is involved in continuing clinical trials. Before he joined the UCSD Department of Surgery as Professor of Clinical Surgery in 2006, Dr. Horgan was Director of the Minimally Invasive Surgery and Robotic Surgery Department and Co-Director of the Swallowing Center at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He was also Director of the Minimally Invasive Bariatric Center in Chicago. Dr. Horgan and his team understand the challenges of weight loss and the vital importance of a supportive atmosphere. He tells each of his patients: “We’re going to teach you, coach you, and help you through the whole process.” 
Gastric Banding Advantages
Our bariatric program specializes in gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy (the gastric sleeve) and gastric bypass. Our expertise ensures you will have the highest quality of care and support.
