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Surgical Treatment for Obesity

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Weight-loss surgery is also called bariatric surgery. Click on the links below to learn more about this topic.

Choosing a Bariatric Surgery Procedure

Evaluation for Bariatric Surgery

BPD/DS Weight-Loss Surgery

Gastric Bypass (Malabsorptive) Surgery

Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Gastric Stapling (Restrictive) Surgery

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Weight-Loss Surgery

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