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2. Stomach reduction surgery - Wikipedia

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   Stomach reduction surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, is a medical procedure aimed at facilitating weight loss by reducing the size of the stomach, thereby limiting food intake and promoting satiety with smaller portions. [ 1] It is frequently used for cases where traditional weight loss approaches, consisting of diet and physical ...

3. Duodenal switch - Wikipedia

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   Duodenal switch. The duodenal switch (DS) procedure, also known as a gastric reduction duodenal switch (GRDS), is a weight loss surgery procedure that is composed of a restrictive and a malabsorptive aspect. The restrictive portion of the surgery involves removing approximately 70% of the stomach (along the greater curvature) and most of the ...

4. Sleeve gastrectomy - Wikipedia

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   Sleeve gastrectomy or vertical sleeve gastrectomy, is a surgical weight-loss procedure, typically performed laparoscopically, in which approximately 75 - 85% of the stomach is removed, [1][2] along the greater curvature, [3] which leaves a cylindrical, or "sleeve"-shaped stomach the size of a banana. [1][2] Weight loss is affected not only ...

5. What is 'Ozempic butt'? Doctors explain and share tips to ...

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   The resulting flabby skin can occur in any area of the body where fat had been stored, including the stomach, thighs and arms — “but two of the most common areas of complaint are the face and ...

6. Gastrectomy - Wikipedia

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   Gastrectomies are performed to treat stomach cancer and perforations of the stomach wall. In severe duodenal ulcers it may be necessary to remove the lower portion of the stomach called the pylorus and the upper portion of the small intestine called the duodenum. If there is a sufficient portion of the upper duodenum remaining a Billroth I ...

7. 4 Common Weight Loss Surgeries (& 3 Alternatives) - AOL

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   In addition to nutrition, exercise and medications, some might explore the idea of weight reduction surgery (or bariatric surgery). 4 Common Weight Loss Surgeries (& 3 Alternatives) Skip to main ...

8. He started walking and lost 360 pounds. But loose skin ... - AOL

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   Prochaska lost the 360 pounds without surgery or weight-loss drugs, he says. He's never felt better, he adds. But his health journey isn’t over yet as he struggles with the excess skin. “I’m ...

9. Stomach cancer - Wikipedia

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   Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is a cancer that develops from the lining of the stomach. [10] Most cases of stomach cancers are gastric carcinomas, which can be divided into a number of subtypes, including gastric adenocarcinomas. [2] Lymphomas and mesenchymal tumors may also develop in the stomach. [2]