Gastroplasty

Surgical procedures involving the STOMACH and sometimes the lower ESOPHAGUS to correct anatomical defects, or to treat MORBID OBESITY by reducing the size of the stomach. There are several subtypes of bariatric gastroplasty, such as vertical banded gastroplasty, silicone ring vertical gastroplasty, and horizontal banded gastroplasty.

Also Known As:

Vertical-Banded Gastroplasty; Collis Gastroplasty; Gastroplasties; Gastroplasties, Vertical-Banded; Gastroplasty, Collis; Gastroplasty, Vertical-Banded; Vertical Banded Gastroplasty; Vertical-Banded Gastroplasties

Therapeutics: 1190486
- Obesity Management: 587
  - Bariatrics: 38
    - Bariatric Surgery: 14972
      - Gastroplasty: 1169
Operative Surgical Procedures: 35827
- Bariatric Surgery: 14972
  - Gastroplasty: 1169
- Digestive System Surgical Procedures: 30
  - Gastroplasty: 1169

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