The sleeve gastrectomy is an operation in which the left side of the stomach is surgically removed. This results in a new stomach which is roughly the size and shape of a banana. Since this operation does not involve any "rerouting" or reconnecting of the intestines, it is a simpler operation than the gastric bypass or the duodenal switch.....
Gastric bypass surgery is one type of procedure that can be used to cause significant weight loss if you are very obese. The surgery reduces your body's intake of calories. Calorie reduction is accomplished in two ways:
1. After the surgery, your stomach is smaller. You feel full faster and learn to reduce the amount that you eat at any given time.....
The BIB® System is a non-surgical, non-pharmaceutical aid in the treatment of obesity. In conjunction with a supervised diet and right behaviour modification program, it can help you achieve the health and aesthetic benefits associated with weight loss......
The StomaphyX™ is a pioneering device for Natural Orifice Surgery (NOS). Without incisions and with minimal patient downtime, StomaphyX can be used to create durable large tissue folds in the gastrointestinal tract. Performed under endoscopic visualization, StomaphyX™ ........