Bariatric gastric bypass surgery
Bariatric gastric bypass surgery is also known as gastric bypass surgery. Stomach stapling is another term that is frequently used to describe this procedure, but the term is misleading. There are two kinds of bariatric gastric bypass surgery: malabsorption and restrictive. In malabsorbtion, the small intestine is shortened and a small pouch is inserted, so that food goes straight from the esophagus to the small intestine, from where it is excreted. This type of bariatric gastric bypass surgery actually creates a new digestive system for the patient. The other form of surgery is the restrictive bariatric gastric bypass surgery technique: the size of the stomach is reduced, so that the patient cannot consume so much food. Not all patients qualify for this procedure and qualification is dependant on the patient's medical history and present medical condition. Laparoscopic surgery offers shorter recovery time and an increased satisfaction of the patient.
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