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.
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.
Bariatric surgery alters the stomach's anatomy to reduce the amount of food eaten and digested. Learn more about this procedure.
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 generic term that refers to follow-up surgeries that are required for patients who previously underwent weight-loss surgery.
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.
Fluoroscopy imaging is performed soon after every patient's bariatric surgery. This quality measure ensures that the procedure was done correctly.
Minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery is a type of gastrointestinal surgery that involves smaller incisions and shorter recovery time. Learn more about this procedure.
Blood in the stool can be an alarming symptom that signals underlying conditions from hemorrhoids to colon cancer.
Colorectal cancer is a malignant (cancerous) growth that forms in the colon or rectum. Learn about symptoms and treatment.