Stomach reduction surgery

Diagram showing before and after stomach bypass surgery.

Stomach reduction surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, is a medical procedure aimed at facilitating weight loss by reducing the size of the stomach, thereby limiting food intake and promoting satiety with smaller portions.[1] It is frequently used for cases where traditional weight loss approaches, consisting of diet and physical activity, have proven insufficient, or when obesity already significantly affects well-being and general health.[1][2]

The weight-loss procedure involves reducing food intake. Some individuals might suppress bodily functions to reduce the absorption of carbohydrates, fats, calories, and proteins. The outcome is a significant reduction in BMI.[1] The efficacy of stomach reduction surgery varies depending on the specific type of procedure.[2] There are two primary divisions of surgery, specifically gastric sleeve surgery and gastric bypass surgery.[1]  

  1. ^ a b c d Cummings DE, Overduin J, Foster-Schubert KE (June 2004). "Gastric bypass for obesity: mechanisms of weight loss and diabetes resolution". The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 89 (6): 2608–2615. doi:10.1210/jc.2004-0433. PMID 15181031.
  2. ^ a b Kaufman J, Billing J, Billing P (2017). "Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy". Metabolism and Pathophysiology of Bariatric Surgery. Elsevier. pp. 103–112. doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-804011-9.00011-x. ISBN 978-0-12-804011-9.