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2. 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.

3. Gastric bypass surgery - Wikipedia

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   Gastric bypass surgery has an emotional and physiological impact on the individual. Many who have undergone the surgery develop depression in the following months as a result of a change in the role food plays in their emotional well-being. [journal 20] Strict limitations on the diet can place great emotional strain on the patient. Energy ...

4. Bariatric surgery - Wikipedia

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   Bariatric surgery (also known as metabolic surgery or weight loss surgery) is a surgical procedure used to manage obesity and obesity-related conditions. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Long term weight loss with bariatric surgery may be achieved through alteration of gut hormones, physical reduction of stomach size ( stomach reduction surgery ), [ 3 ] reduction ...

5. Botched gastric sleeve surgery leaves woman with stomach ...

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   After a two-hour operation, Pinky experienced a myriad of complications, including intense abdominal pain, vomiting, and dehydration Botched gastric sleeve surgery leaves woman with stomach ...

6. Revision weight loss surgery - Wikipedia

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   The procedure is generally less invasive than many other weight loss surgeries and has a lower potential for complications than may be associated with gastric bypass surgery. [ 12 ] StomaphyX revision is a completely endoscopic revision technique [ 13 ] used to tighten a stretched gastric pouch using internal sutures or fasteners.

7. 65 Unsettling Medical Facts That Are Not For The Faint Of Heart

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   Image credits: Ludwig_Vista2 #7. Endometriosis (tissue from the womb) is not cancer. But it can send out cells that spread through your internal organs and grow, stick your guts together or block ...