title: Gastric banding is effective for mild-to-moderate obesity. A minimally invasive procedure is better for weight loss than non-surgical programs.
mesh_terms: D015391:Gastroplasty / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation; D009765:Obesity / Q000601:surgery*; D011788:Quality of Life; D015431:Weight Loss