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Expert guide to bariatric revision surgery — surgical correction of weight regain, complications, and inadequate results after primary gastric bypass, sleeve, or band. Reviewed by MyMedicPlus Medical Review Board.
Complete guide to gastric balloon treatment for weight loss — intragastric balloon placement, types (Orbera, Obalon), expected weight loss, risks, and international cost comparison reviewed by MyMedicPlus Medical Review Board.
Comprehensive guide to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery — the gold standard bariatric procedure. Covers technique, weight loss outcomes, diabetes remission, risks, and international costs for this transformative weight loss operation.
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy removes 75-80% of the stomach to create a narrow sleeve, reducing capacity and ghrelin (hunger hormone). Covers LSG technique, T2DM remission (STAMPEDE), GERD risk, staple line leak, weight loss outcomes, and global costs.
Comprehensive guide to laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (lap band) surgery — how the band works, outcomes, complications, revision rates, and why it has largely been replaced by sleeve and bypass. Reviewed by MyMedicPlus Medical Review Board.
Detailed guide to mini gastric bypass (single anastomosis gastric bypass) — a simplified one-anastomosis alternative to RYGB offering comparable weight loss and diabetes remission with shorter operative time. Reviewed by MyMedicPlus Medical Review Board.
Overview guide to obesity surgery — comparing bariatric procedures including sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, lap band, and mini gastric bypass. Covers candidacy, outcomes, risks, and international destinations reviewed by MyMedicPlus Medical Review Board.
Comprehensive guide to laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy — the most commonly performed bariatric procedure worldwide. Covers technique, weight loss outcomes, ghrelin reduction, GERD considerations, and international costs reviewed by MyMedicPlus Medical Review Board.
A comprehensive patient guide to weight loss surgery — all major bariatric procedures including sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, mini bypass, lap band, and BPD/DS. Covers candidacy, expected outcomes, risks, and international treatment costs reviewed by MyMedicPlus Medical Review Board.
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