gastric bypass surgery for obesity
gastric bypass is surgery to make the stomach smaller and change the connection between the stomach and the intestines. the small intestine is attached to a new opening made in the stomach (above the double row of staples). the two parts of the small intestine are connected so that the unused part of the stomach can drain.
current as of: may 13, 2023
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