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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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In the News
Articles & Current Events
Learn more about the revolutionary gastric banding system and UCSD's Santiago Horgan, M.D. by reading some of the recent articles below.
New! LapBand Newsletter, March 2008 Dieting Detours
San Diego Union-Tribune / R.J. Ignelzi
Dr. Santiago Horgan is one of the experts interviewed for this article on obstacles to weight loss and healthful eating and how to combat them. "I tell my patients that they will face the challenge of being harassed by food every day of their lives," Dr. Horgan says. "They must be prepared." LapBand Newsletter, September 2007 Clinical Trial at UCSD to Evaluate Surgery as a Treatment for Teen Obesity
With childhood obesity sharply on the rise, UCSD Medical Center researchers will evaluate whether or not gastric banding is a safe and effective weight loss treatment in obese adolescents ages 14-17. Depressed Lose Less After Obesity Surgery
Associated Press / NBCSanDiego.com
Dr. William Perry of UCSD is featured in this article that explains how people with psychiatric problems don't get as much benefit from weight-loss surgery. UCSD Using Robot To Perform Surgeries
By Kyle Majors / 10News
A robot is being used at the University of California, San Diego to perform complicated surgeries and speed recovery times. Watch the video and learn why UCSD's LAP-BAND® procedure is the safer alternative for weight loss surgery. Watch Video
Gastric Bypass Basics
By Amy Paturel / AOL Diet & Fitness
Historically, gastric bypass surgery (think stomach stapling) has been the method of choice in the United States. But now there are other options available with many physicians claiming a newer procedure known as the LAP-BAND® System is safer and just as effective. Read Entire Article Draw Up A Holiday Dining Plan
USA Today
UCSD's Dr. Santiago Horgan provides suggestions on how to control what you eat during the holiday season. Read Entire Article Avoiding The Annual Holiday Gain
UCSD Health Science Communications
With a little planning and effort people can avoid the annual holiday tradition that destroys good eating habits and challenges well-toned physiques. Read Entire Article Mother and Daughter Tip the Scales Against Disease with UC San Diego Medical Center
UCSD Health Sciences Communications
Team Approach to Weight Loss Conquers Family History of Obesity and Diabetes Two months ago, Phoenix residents Marlene Zytcer, 57, and her daughter Aimee, 31, traveled to the University of California, San Diego Medical Center for a minimally invasiv...Read Entire Story...
Gastric Banding Advantages
In comparison to other forms of bariatric surgery, gastric banding using the LAP-BAND® or REALIZE Band has many advantages, including:
- Safest, least invasive surgical option
- No stomach stapling or intestinal re-routing
- Shorter hospital stay
- Only adjustable, reversible surgical option
