Bariatric surgery

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Contents 1 See for 2 Broader Terms 3 Related Terms 4 Scope Note 5 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

See for

BND, gastric banding, implantable gastric stimulation banding, stomach stapling, weight loss surgery

Broader Terms

gastrointestinal surgery

Related Terms

obesity, stomach /intestine bypass, weight control

Scope Note

surgical treatment of obesity.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• A strong argument in favor of bariatric surgery is the dearth of drugs and effective medical alternatives to the procedure.
• Top Bariatric Surgery for Adolescents With rates of overweight among youth on the rise, bariatric surgery is sometimes considered as a treatment option for adolescents who are severely overweight.
• Bariatric Surgery is recognized by the American Heart Association and the American College of Surgeons and endorsed by the National Institutes of Health as a treatment for morbid obesity.
• The success of bariatric surgery is defined as achieving loss of 50% or more of excess body weight and maintaining that level for at least five years.
• Bariatric surgery is the term for operations to help promote weight loss.

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