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2. Abdominal surgery - Wikipedia

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   The most common abdominal surgeries are described below. Appendectomy: surgical opening of the abdominal cavity and removal of the appendix.Typically performed as definitive treatment for appendicitis, although sometimes the appendix is prophylactically removed incidental to another abdominal procedure.

3. List of surgical procedures - Wikipedia

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   "Gastro-" means stomach. Thus, gastrectomy refers to the surgical removal of the stomach (or sections thereof). "Otomy" means cutting into a part of the body; a gastrotomy would be cutting into, but not necessarily removing, the stomach. In addition, "pharyngo" means pharynx, "laryngo" means larynx, "esophag" means esophagus.

4. Bariatric surgery - Wikipedia

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   The most common complication, especially after sleeve gastrectomy, is GERD, which may occur in up to 25% of cases. [49] Dumping syndrome (rapid emptying of undigested stomach contents) is another common complication of bariatric surgery, especially after Roux-en-Y, which is further classified into early and late dumping syndrome. [49]

5. 4 Common Weight Loss Surgeries (& 3 Alternatives) - AOL

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   The most common types of surgery aim to restrict food intake and/or reduce absorption of macronutrients (carbs, proteins and fats). ... (BPD/DS) is a two-step surgery. First, a small stomach pouch ...

6. Digestive system surgery - Wikipedia

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   Surgery on the digestive system's organs is referred to as digestive system surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, or gastrointestinal (GI) surgery. Nutrients from the food we eat are processed and absorbed by the digestive system. Surgery could be required to remedy or treat certain problems or diseases that affect the digestive tract.

7. 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 ...