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Gastric Bypass Surgery
A type of bariatric surgery where a small pouch is created from the stomach and connected directly to the small intestine, bypassing a portion of the stomach and the first part of the small intestine. This restricts food intake and reduces calorie absorption.
Gastric Bypass Surgery
A type of bariatric surgery where a small pouch is created from the stomach and connected directly to the small intestine, bypassing a portion of the stomach and the first part of the small intestine. This restricts food intake and reduces calorie absorption.
Metabolic Surgery
Metabolic Surgery refers to weight loss surgeries, such as gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy, that not only promote weight loss but also have a significant impact on metabolic conditions like diabetes.
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
A specific type of gastric bypass surgery where the stomach is divided into a small upper pouch and a larger lower pouch, and the small intestine is rerouted to the upper pouch. This reduces the amount of food the stomach can hold and the absorption of calories.