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Gastric bypass

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SymptomsSurgeryTestSpecial Topic
Overview Risks Recovery Prevention
Adjustable gastric banding
Adjustable gastric banding
Biliopancreatic diversion (BPD)
Biliopancreatic diversion (BPD)
Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch
Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch
Dumping syndrome
Dumping syndrome
Roux-en-Y stomach surgery for weight loss
Vertical banded gastroplasty
Vertical banded gastroplasty
Alternative Names

Bariatric surgery - gastric bypass; Roux-en-Y gastric bypass


Review Date: 05/15/2006
Reviewed By: Eugene A. Trowers, Jr., MD, MPH, FACP, Department of Gastroenterology, Florida State University College of Medicine, Assistant Dean, Tallahassee Regional Campus, Tallahassee, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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