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 The Center for the Treatment of Obesity at University of California, San Diego Medical Center offers an integrated approach to LAP-BAND® surgery, giving patients an outpatient surgical solution for long-term weight loss. With a highly trained team of surgeons, nurses, nutritionists, exercise therapists and psychologists, UCSD's LAP-BAND® Program is able to provide patients with the safest, least invasive and only reversible weight loss procedure now available in the United States.
Dr. Santiago Horgan and his Team
The UCSD Center for the Treatment of Obesity is directed by Dr. Santiago Horgan, one of the first surgeons in the world to perform the LAP-BAND® surgery and one of the most experienced surgeons in the world in the technique, having performed over 1000 LAP-BAND® procedures. He was instrumental in bringing the LAP-BAND® surgery to the United States, and has traveled throughout the country to train other surgeons to perform LAP-BAND® surgery. (Read research papers co-authored by Dr. Horgan)
Dr. Horgan's team at the UCSD Center for the Treatment of Obesity includes:
- A dietitian
- Psychologists
- A patient advocate
- Other board-certified bariatric surgeons
- Dedicated anesthesia, OR and radiology team members
- A fully trained, compassionate customer service team
- An integrated marketing team
The training and expertise of the program's entire team ensures you will have the most compassionate and highest quality of care.
LAP-BAND® Surgery 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
Our Program Will Guide You to a Happier, Healthier Life
 The University of California, San Diego Medical Center's comprehensive program is dedicated to helping you achieve your best weight loss results. As our patient, you will receive long-term post-operative care and support to help you incorporate and maintain the lifestyle changes that will enable you to achieve your goals. The UCSD LAP-BAND® Program team will support you in these key post-operative care areas:
- LAP-BAND® Adjustments
- Diet
- Exercise
- Motivation
- Support Group
Start Your Weight Loss Journey Today
Sign up for a free seminar to learn more about what makes LAP-BAND® Surgery at the University of California, San Diego Medical Center different. Our program takes a truly unique, research-based approach to the care of each patient. For more information, click www.lapbandsandiego.com, or call (800) 926-UCSD.
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