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Sleeve gastrectomy is a partial gastrectomy in which the majority of the greater curvature of the stomach is removed.
Sleeve gastrectomy is a partial gastrectomy in which the majority of the greater curvature of the stomach is removed.


[[Gastrectomy|Roux-en-Y gastric bypass]] involves separating the stomach into two pouches, followed by gastrojejunostomy to connect the smallest pouch to the jejunum.
Roux-en-Y [[gastric bypass]] involves separating the stomach into two pouches, followed by gastrojejunostomy to connect the smallest pouch to the jejunum. The larger pouch is completely bypassed, hence the name.


Gastric banding refers to applying a band to the epigastric part of the stomach, which narrows it. It’s a much smaller procedure than bypass or sleeve, and is applied laparsoscopically. It’s a commonly used procedure nowadays due to its less invasive nature and reversibility.
Gastric banding refers to applying a band to the epigastric part of the stomach, which narrows it. It’s a much smaller procedure than bypass or sleeve, and is applied laparsoscopically. It’s a commonly used procedure nowadays due to its less invasive nature and reversibility.


Another option is an intragastric balloon. This balloon is placed in the stomach endoscopically and filled with 400 – 700 mL of saline. It occupies volume in the stomach, thereby promoting satiety. The balloon must be removed after six months, and so intragastric balloon is not a permanent solution. ''This method was not covered in the lecture.''
Another option is an intragastric balloon. This balloon is placed in the stomach endoscopically and filled with 400 – 700 mL of saline. It occupies volume in the stomach, thereby promoting satiety. The balloon must be removed after six months, and so intragastric balloon is not a permanent solution. ''This method was not covered in the lecture.''


== References ==
== References ==