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2. Gastric bypass surgery - Wikipedia

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   MedlinePlus. 007199. [edit on Wikidata] 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 ...

3. 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 ...

4. Bariatric surgery - Wikipedia

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   Bariatric surgery (or metabolic surgery or weight loss surgery) is a medical term for surgical procedures 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, reduction of nutrient absorption, or a combination of these.

5. 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 ...

6. The best mobility scooter for 2024, according to experts - AOL

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   Afiscooter S4 Upgraded Off-Road-Wheels 4-Wheel. Cost: $5,399 | Weight limit: 550 lbs. | Travel range or battery life: 37 miles | Weight of scooter: 342 lbs. | Folding design: No | Max speed: 11.2 ...

7. 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 ...