This surgery is done by making several small incisions and using small instruments and a camera to guide the surgery (laparoscopic approach). More than half of your stomach is removed, leaving a thin ...

The California Technology Assessment Forum (CTAF) has been requested to review the scientific evidence for the use of sleeve ... to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, the bariatric surgery most frequently ...

Gastrectomy is a type of major surgery to remove part ... leaving behind a thin “sleeve.” The purpose of sleeve gastrectomy is to aid in weight loss by restricting how much the stomach can ...

Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is a new non-surgical bariatric procedure that achieves a similar effect as gastric sleeve surgery. ESG requires no incisions or cutting into the stomach – the ...

Bariatric surgery might be indicated for individuals who are unable to control their weight with conservative measures. The current standards of care for bariatric surgery are the RYGB and LGB.