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 the UCSD Gastric Band Program
Dr. Santiago Horgan is a leading surgeon in the field of minimally invasive surgery and was among the first surgeons to be trained in the use of the LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding System. He was instrumental in bringing gastric banding to the United States, and is one of just 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.” As one of the most experienced surgeons in the field, Dr. Horgan has performed more than 1,000 LAP-BAND® procedures to date. He also performs the gastric banding procedure using the new REALIZE Band. At the request of the LAP-BAND® manufacturer, he also instructs other surgeons throughout the U.S. on the procedure. 
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.
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
