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.
Gastric sleeve surgery, also called sleeve gastrectomy, is a type of weight-loss surgery that helps certain people with obesity love weight over time.
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.
A generic term that refers to follow-up surgeries that are required for patients who previously underwent weight-loss surgery.
Body contouring is a surgery to remove excess skin and tighten surrounding tissue after bariatric surgery.
Surgeries for upper aero-digestive tract are procedures to treat problems that affect such functions as breathing, speaking, and swallowing. Learn more about these procedures.
Robotic surgery is surgery in which a surgeon controls surgical instruments attached to robotic arms.
POEM is a minimally invasive, endoscopic procedure for treating achalasia and other swallowing disorders. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Minimally invasive endoscopic sinus surgery can treat chronic sinusitis, defined as ongoing inflammation of the sinuses.
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.