This gastric ring (1) comprises:
a band (3) defining a central portion (3a) which is able to surround the
wall of the stomach, and two lateral portions (3b) which can be connected
to one another to hold the band (3) around the stomach (2), and
means (4) for connecting said lateral portions (3b) to one another and for
maintaining these lateral portions (3b) in the connected position.
According to the invention, the band (3) consists of an assembly of
filaments made of a bioabsorbable material.
