Drs. J. Keith Wright and Gerardo Cárcamo are well-recognized as two of the nation’s leaders in laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, and perform both the LAP-BAND® and the REALIZE™ band procedures. They are board-certified general surgeons who treat a broad spectrum of surgical problems as well as the complications of morbid obesity.

The LAP-BAND® & REALIZE™ Bands are silicone belts that are placed around the top of the stomach using minimally-invasive techniques. The device is adjustable in the office to provide the optimal control of hunger and portion size for each individual patient. The laparoscopic adjustable gastric bands have quickly become the most commonly performed weight loss procedure due to their safety, adjustability, and reversibility. Drs. J. Keith Wright & Gerardo Cárcamo's surgical practice (South Texas Surgeons, PA) is located on the San Antonio Riverwalk, and provides medical, nutritional and psychological support for the treatment of obesity.

Their practice is used as a site for training other LAP-BAND® surgeons with regard to surgical technique, as well as perioperative and nutritional management.