Gastric Surgery

Gastric surgery, also known as bariatric surgery or weight loss surgery, is a procedure that alters the stomach and digestive system to limit food intake or absorption, enabling obese individuals to lose weight. This can involve stapling or banding the stomach to reduce its size, resecting (removing) a portion of the stomach, or rerouting the small intestine. Bypassing part of the gut allows for fewer calories to be absorbed, leading to significant weight loss. However, it carries risks such as nutritional deficiencies, infection, and complications from anesthesia.