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Gastroplasty (Vertical-Banded Gastroplasty) Summary

Description: 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 Show All >>

Networked: 808 relevant articles (50 outcomes, 66 trials/studies) for this Therapy

Key Diseases for which Gastroplasty is Relevant

  1. Weight Loss (Weight Reduction) : 22 outcomes 25 studies in 236 results
  2. Morbid Obesity : 13 outcomes 19 studies in 284 results
  3. Obesity : 6 outcomes 6 studies in 135 results
  4. Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD) : 5 outcomes 3 studies in 46 results
  5. Pathologic Constriction (Stenosis) : 3 outcomes in 36 results
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Drugs Related to Gastroplasty

  1. baysilon (polydimethylsiloxane)
  2. Silicones
  3. Insulin (Novolin)
  4. Carbon Monoxide
  5. Silicon
  6. Glucose (Dextrose)
  7. Cholesterol
  8. Triglycerides (Triacylglycerol)
  9. Leptin
  10. Ghrelin
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Therapies Related to Gastroplasty

  1. Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass)
  2. Gastroplasty (Vertical-Banded Gastroplasty)
  3. Fundoplication
  4. Bariatric Surgery
  5. Biliopancreatic Diversion
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