Mc Bariatric Surgery Form

SURGERY EOR study guide - Twist of Lemons

o Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RNYGB): MC used bariatric surgery for tx of severe obesity in US – proximal gastric pouch created by transecting stomach; 75-85% excess body weight lost in first two years; less severe nutrition problems § Bypass of most of stomach, entire duodenum, and part of small intestine

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