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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 | [[Gastrectomy|Roux-en-Y gastric bypass]] involves separating the stomach into two pouches, followed by gastrojejunostomy to connect the smallest pouch to the jejunum. | ||
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. |