Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
The Lap-Band technique for weight loss has been offered in hospitals for only five years, but the business of providing this weight loss surgery is growing rapidly. Although most weight loss surgeries are performed on an outpatient basis, Lap-Band surgeries have been growing in popularity as a major service line for hospitals. The FDA's recent approval of the weight loss procedure for less obese inviduals significantly expanded the market.... purchase to read more
What is the Weight Loss Surgeries industry?
This industry conducts bariatric surgeries, such as gastric bypass and stomach stapling. Lap band surgery, a method that is growing in popularity, places an inflatable silicone device around the top portion of the stomach, via laparoscopy in order to treat obesity... purchase to read more