American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery consensus statement on laparoscopic adjustable gastric band management.

Background: Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB) management continues to be an important part of many metabolic and bariatric surgery practices.

Objectives: To replace the existing American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) LAGB adjustment credentialing guidelines for physician extenders with consensus statements that reflect the current state of LAGB management.

Setting: ASMBS Integrated Health Clinical Issues Committee.