Fact Sheets

Source: CCM

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Bariatric Surgery for Weight Loss
Bariatric surgery alters the stomach's anatomy to reduce the amount of food eaten and digested. Learn more about this procedure.
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Gastric Sleeve Surgery (Sleeve Gastrectomy)
Gastric sleeve surgery, also called sleeve gastrectomy, is a type of weight-loss surgery that helps certain people with obesity love weight over time.
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Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y) Surgery
A type of weight-loss surgery that helps people with obesity lose weight. It involves reducing the size of the stomach and rerouting part of the small intestine.
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Gastric Band Surgery (Lap-Band® Surgery)
A type of bariatric surgery that helps some people with obesity to lose weight. During the procedure, an adjustable band is placed around the upper portion of the stomach, dividing it into two sections.
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Gastroparesis
Condition in which muscles in the stomach work slowly, causing food and liquid to remain in the stomach for longer than normal.
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Revisional Bariatric Surgery
A generic term that refers to follow-up surgeries that are required for patients who previously underwent weight-loss surgery.
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Minimally Invasive Surgery
Minimally invasive surgery is a type of surgery that involves smaller incisions and shorter recovery time. Learn more about these procedures.
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Hernia Repair Surgery
A hernia is a condition in which part of an organ protrudes through the wall of the cavity that contains it; surgery is often the only remedy.
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Gastric Balloon (Intragastric Balloon)
A medical device that is placed in the stomach and inflated so it takes up space. It remains in place for six months before it is removed.
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Anesthesia for Hernia Repair
For people having a hernia repair, anesthesiologists work alongside surgeons to ensure the patient's comfort and safety during the procedure.