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  2. Laparoscopy - Wikipedia

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    OPS-301 code. 1-694. [edit on Wikidata] Laparoscopy (from Ancient Greek λαπάρα (lapára) 'flank, side' and σκοπέω (skopéō) 'to see') is an operation performed in the abdomen or pelvis using small incisions (usually 0.5–1.5 cm) with the aid of a camera. The laparoscope aids diagnosis or therapeutic interventions with a few small ...

  3. Gastric bypass surgery - Wikipedia

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    Gastric bypass surgery refers to a technique in which the stomach is divided into a small upper pouch and a much larger lower "remnant" pouch, where the small intestine is rearranged to connect to both. Surgeons have developed several different ways to reconnect the intestine, thus leading to several different gastric bypass procedures (GBP).

  4. Single-port laparoscopy - Wikipedia

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    D010535. [edit on Wikidata] Single-port laparoscopy (SPL) is a recently developed technique in laparoscopic surgery. It is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which the surgeon operates almost exclusively through a single entry point, typically the patient's navel. Unlike a traditional multi-port laparoscopic approach, SPL leaves only a ...

  5. Laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair - Wikipedia

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    Laparoscopic hernia repair. A laparoscopic hernia repair is when the hiatal hernia is corrected using a covering for the mesh that is used to repair the weakened area. The defect is then measured and the mesh is stapled into place. [6] A benefit of performing Laparoscopic hernia repair is shorter recovery times compared to other methods.

  6. 31 Days of Back-to-School Lunches for Kids

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    Sweet Peas and Saffron. Time Commitment: 25 minutes Why I Love It: no cook, <30 minutes Serves: 4 Chickpeas are mild and creamy, so this bento box lunch idea is fair game for picky kids. Pair the ...

  7. Adjustable gastric band - Wikipedia

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    44.95 [1] [edit on Wikidata] A laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, commonly called a lap-band, A band, or LAGB, is an inflatable silicone device placed around the top portion of the stomach to treat obesity, intended to decrease food consumption. Adjustable gastric band surgery is an example of bariatric surgery designed for obese patients ...

  8. 10 Safe Back-to-School Lunches for Kids with Allergies

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    Poutine. This Canadian staple is one we have sent in an insulated container for Fun lunches. It is homemade fries reheated in the air fryer topped with Dairy free cheese shreds and smothered in ...

  9. Hernia repair - Wikipedia

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    Hernia repair is a surgical operation for the correction of a hernia —a bulging of internal organs or tissues through the wall that contains it. It can be of two different types: herniorrhaphy; or hernioplasty. [1] This operation may be performed to correct hernias of the abdomen, groin, diaphragm, brain, or at the site of a previous operation.