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2. Laparoscopy - Wikipedia

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   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.

3. SILS gastric banding - Wikipedia

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   Single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) is an advanced, minimally invasive (keyhole) procedure in which the surgeon operates almost exclusively through a single entry point, typically the patient's umbilicus . Special articulating instruments and access ports eliminate the need to place trochars externally for triangulation, thus allowing ...

4. Chest reconstruction - Wikipedia

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   One of the most common chest reconstructive procedures, double incision involves an incision above and below the breast mass, the removal of the fatty and glandular tissue, and the closure of the skin. This method leaves scars under the pectoral muscles, stretching from the underarms to the medial pectoral. [citation needed]

5. This Procedure Can Reduce Key Hunger Hormone and May Spur ...

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   Bariatric surgery, in which the stomach is manipulated to make it smaller, is considered the gold standard for weight-loss, but it is still surgery. Endoscopic procedures, on the other hand, can ...

6. Adjustable gastric band - Wikipedia

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   Adjustable gastric band surgery is an example of bariatric surgery designed for obese patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater—or between 35 and 40 in cases of patients with certain comorbidities that are known to improve with weight loss, such as sleep apnea, diabetes, osteoarthritis, GERD, hypertension (high blood pressure ...

7. 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 ...