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Is there a risk of death when using the Lap-Band ® System?

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Is there a risk of death when using the Lap-Band ® System?

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As with other major surgeries, death is considered a potential risk. However, the Lap Band System has a lower mean short-term mortality rate compared with gastric bypass (0.05 percent, approximately 1/10 the mortality rate of gastric bypass).

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