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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. | ||
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 == | ||