Bariatric Surgery Glossary

Death occurring within 30 days of bariatric surgery, a key safety outcome measure.

A potential anatomical space created during gastric bypass that can become a site for internal hernia formation.

A surgical technique involving folding and suturing of tissue to reduce organ size or reinforce structures in bariatric...

The intentional introduction of carbon dioxide gas into the peritoneal cavity to create working space for laparoscopic s...

Surgical correction or replacement of the subcutaneous access port in adjustable gastric banding.

A hernia that develops at the location of laparoscopic trocar insertion sites following minimally invasive bariatric sur...

Enlargement of the gastric pouch beyond its intended size, potentially compromising restriction and weight loss outcomes...

Inadequate protein intake or absorption leading to protein deficiency in bariatric surgery patients.

Fiber supplement commonly used in bariatric patients to manage digestive issues and promote satiety.

Post-meal low blood sugar episodes occurring after bariatric surgery due to altered glucose metabolism.

Surgical routing of bowel anastomosis behind the transverse colon, an alternative approach in gastric bypass procedures.

Secondary bariatric procedures performed to address complications, inadequate weight loss, or weight regain from previou...

A surgical procedure that creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes the small intestine to bypass part of the stomach a...

Single anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy, a bariatric procedure combining restrictive and malabso...

A surgical suture technique that includes only the outer layers of the bowel wall, avoiding penetration of the mucosa.

Small blood vessels connecting the stomach to the spleen that must be divided during fundus mobilization in sleeve gastr...

A restrictive bariatric procedure involving removal of approximately 80% of the stomach, creating a narrow gastric tube.

Surgical Review and Variance System - a quality improvement program for tracking surgical outcomes and complications.

A serious postoperative complication where the surgical staple line fails, allowing gastric contents to escape into the...

Abnormal narrowing of a body passage, particularly concerning anastomotic connections in bariatric surgery.

The surgically created opening or connection between organs, particularly the gastrojejunal anastomosis in bypass surger...

Vitamin B1 deficiency that can occur rapidly after bariatric surgery, potentially causing serious neurological complicat...

A partial posterior fundoplication technique often performed concurrently with sleeve gastrectomy to prevent gastroesoph...

A surgical instrument consisting of a sharp pointed rod and cannula used to create port sites for laparoscopic bariatric...