Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
Definition
Surgery performed in morbidly obese patients to help promote weight loss. The procedure aims at the reduction of the stomach size and it is usually achieved either with the implantation of a medical device or the removal of part of the stomach.
Also known as Bariatric Surgery, Gastrointestinal Bariatric Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C1456587 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |