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Stomach pouch
The remaining portion of the stomach after a sleeve gastrectomy.
Gastric pouch
The remaining portion of the stomach after a sleeve gastrectomy.
Stomach Stapling
Stomach Stapling is a term that refers to surgical procedures where staples are used to create a smaller stomach pouch to restrict food intake.
Stoma
The surgical connection point where the small intestine is attached to the newly created stomach pouch in procedures like gastric bypass.
Adjustable Gastric Banding (Lap-Band)
A procedure in which a silicone band is placed around the upper part of the stomach to create a smaller stomach pouch, restricting food intake.
Vertical Banded Gastroplasty (VBG)
Vertical Banded Gastroplasty is a weight loss surgery that involves stapling the stomach to create a small pouch and placing a band around the upper stomach to restrict food intake.
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB)
LAGB is a minimally invasive weight loss surgery where an adjustable band is placed around the stomach to create a small pouch.
Adjustable Gastric Banding
Adjustable Gastric Banding is a type of weight loss surgery where an adjustable band is placed around the upper part of the stomach to create a small pouch. The tightness of the band can be adjusted to control food intake.
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.
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.