Bariatric Surgery Glossary

Abnormally rapid transit of gastric contents into the small intestine, often occurring after restrictive bariatric proce...

A restrictive bariatric procedure involving placement of an inflatable silicone band around the upper stomach to create...

The segment of small intestine that carries food from the gastric pouch in bypass procedures.

Surgical rearrangement of the digestive system anatomy, particularly the small intestine, to achieve metabolic and weigh...

A narrowing at the surgical connection site that can occur after gastric bypass, causing swallowing difficulties and foo...

Surgical routing of bowel anastomosis in front of the transverse colon, commonly used in gastric bypass procedures.

American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the professional organization establishing bariatric surgery stand...

Migration of gastric band through the stomach wall, a serious late complication of adjustable banding.

A complication of adjustable gastric band surgery where the band migrates from its intended position around the stomach.

The coordinated group of healthcare specialists required for comprehensive bariatric surgery patient care and evaluation...

A medical specialist who focuses on the comprehensive treatment of obesity, including nonsurgical and surgical weight ma...

Inflammation of the gastric mucosa caused by bile reflux into the stomach, particularly common after certain bariatric p...

A malabsorptive bariatric procedure that combines gastric restriction with significant intestinal bypass.

The intestinal segment carrying bile and pancreatic enzymes that bypasses food contact in gastric bypass.

Bacterial overgrowth in a stagnant bowel segment following bariatric surgery reconstruction.

Bariatric Medical Advisory Team; specialized healthcare providers coordinating patient care.

A calibrating tube inserted during sleeve gastrectomy to standardize the size of the gastric remnant.

The process of using graduated dilators to measure and standardize the diameter of surgical connections in bariatric pro...

The process of using a calibrated tube to standardize the internal diameter of the gastric sleeve during sleeve gastrect...

Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch, a complex malabsorptive procedure combining sleeve gastrectomy with inte...

Bariatric Practice and Dietary Index - a standardized assessment tool for evaluating patient readiness for bariatric sur...

A condition where the blind-ended afferent limb in gastric bypass becomes excessively long, causing food stasis and symp...

The final segment of small intestine where food mixes with digestive enzymes in bypass procedures.

Additional diseases or conditions that occur alongside obesity, often improved or resolved after bariatric surgery.