Question
Which type of bariatric surgery produces a small stomach pouch AND reduces the size of the small intestine?
Multiple Choice
Sleeve gastrectomy
Intragastric balloon
Adjustable gastric banding ("lap band")
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Multiple Choice
Sleeve gastrectomy
Intragastric balloon
Adjustable gastric banding ("lap band")
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Answers
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The type of bariatric surgery that produces a small stomach pouch AND reduces the size of the small intestine is the **Roux-en-Y gastric bypass**.
This procedure involves creating a small pouch from the stomach and re-routing a portion of the small intestine to connect to this pouch, effectively bypassing a significant part of the small intestine.
This procedure involves creating a small pouch from the stomach and re-routing a portion of the small intestine to connect to this pouch, effectively bypassing a significant part of the small intestine.