Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB), commonly referred to as Lap Band, because of the brand name of the most popular version, used to be one of the most popular bariatric procedures worldwide. Nowadays is not a recommended procedure because several studies have shown that LAGB is not an effective bariatric procedure in long term observation, and often lead to medical complications. Still,  6% of All Bariatric procedures in the world still involve Gastric Bands. That is too many, this is why is important  to explore  why Lap Band Surgery has been outdated.