title: Laparoscopic Gastric Banding: a preliminary report.
abstract: The authors describe a technique of laparoscopically applying a Molina-type band to the stomach. This is the first report we are aware of, of the successful application of a band for the treatment of morbid obesity. This technique should be reproducible in suitable subjects
authors.affiliation: Allamande Private Hospital, Southport, Queensland, 4215, Australia.
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Broadbent
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tracey
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Harrington