Upper GI Flashcards by Elissa Edmondson | Brainscape

Q

What are the main types of bariatric operations that are performed for obesity? How do they work?

A

Adjustable Gastric Banding:

tight adjustible silicon band placed around the cardia/fundus of the stomach to compartmentalise the stomach and create early satiety.
adjustible with saline

Sleeve Gastroscopy:

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