Vertical banded gastroplasty surgery
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Vertical banded gastroplasty surgery
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Vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG), also known as stomach stapling, is a form of bariatric surgery for weight control. The VBG procedure involves using a band and staples to create a small stomach pouch. In the bottom of the pouch is an approximate one-centimeter hole through which the pouch contents can flow into the remainder of the stomach and hence on to the remainder of the gastrointestinal tract. Stomach stapling is a restrictive technique for managing obesity. The pouch limits the amount
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertical_banded_gastroplasty_surgery
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2023-12-05T20:38:42Z
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