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Biliopancreatic Diversion

Biliopancreatic diversion (BPD) is a type of weight loss surgery that involves removing a large portion of the stomach and rerouting the small intestine to reduce the amount of food […]

Jejunoileal Bypass

Jejunoileal bypass (JIB) is a type of weight loss surgery that involves rerouting a portion of the small intestine to bypass the upper part of the small intestine, where most […]

Endoluminal Sleeve

Endoluminal sleeve (ELS) is a minimally invasive weight loss procedure that involves placing a temporary, tube-like device inside the stomach to reduce its capacity and create a feeling of fullness. […]

Implantable Gastric Stimulation

Implantable gastric stimulation (IGS) is a type of weight loss surgery that involves implanting an electrical device in the stomach to help control appetite and reduce the amount of food […]

Adjustable Gastric Band

An adjustable gastric band (AGB) is a type of weight loss surgery that involves placing an inflatable band around the upper part of the stomach to create a smaller stomach […]

Intragastric Balloon

Intragastric balloon (IGB) is a non-surgical weight loss procedure that involves inserting a soft silicone balloon into the stomach to reduce its capacity and create a feeling of fullness with […]

Stomach Folding

Stomach folding, also known as gastric plication or gastric imbrication, is a type of restrictive weight loss surgery that involves folding and stitching the stomach in order to create a […]

Vertical Banded Gastroplasty

Vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG) is a type of weight loss surgery that was popular in the 1980s and early 1990s, but has since been largely replaced by other bariatric procedures […]

Lieal Interposition Surgery (Type 2 Diabetes Surgery)

Ileal interposition surgery is a type of weight loss surgery that has been shown to be effective in treating type 2 diabetes. This procedure involves rearranging the small intestine so […]

Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS)

Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS) is a type of weight loss surgery that combines restrictive and malabsorptive techniques. The procedure involves two steps: First, a portion of the stomach […]

Sleeve Gastrectomy

Sleeve gastrectomy is a type of weight loss surgery that involves removing a portion of the stomach to create a smaller, banana-shaped “sleeve.” This procedure is also performed laparoscopically, which […]

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB)

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) is a type of weight loss surgery that involves creating a small pouch from the stomach and attaching it directly to the small intestine. This procedure […]