An inventive method for performing gastric bypass surgery and a gastric bypass band that is used in conjunction with the surgical method is disclosed. The inventive method involves separating a top portion of the stomach along with the esophagus from the remainder of the stomach, and re-connecting the...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US7909839?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7909839 - Gastric bypass band and surgical method
