Bariatric Surgery Glossary

Complete or significant improvement of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms following bariatric surgery.

The longer, left border of the stomach along which sleeve gastrectomy resection is performed.

Surgical correction of diaphragmatic defect often performed concurrently with bariatric procedures to prevent gastroesop...

A clinical indicator suggesting gastric pouch overdistension or obstruction in bariatric surgery patients.

Enhanced insulin secretion triggered by intestinal hormones in response to nutrient ingestion, often augmented after bar...

Abnormal protrusion of bowel through surgically created or natural openings within the abdomen, a serious complication o...

A temporary, non-surgical weight loss device placed endoscopically in the stomach to promote satiety and restrict food i...

Surgical connection between two segments of jejunum in gastric bypass to create the Roux configuration.

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding, a restrictive procedure using an inflatable band around the upper stomach.

A restrictive bariatric procedure involving placement of an adjustable silicone band around the upper stomach.

Strategic positioning of surgical access points for minimally invasive bariatric procedures.

Intraoperative assessment to detect anastomotic or staple line integrity, typically performed using contrast material or...

Reduced absorption of nutrients from the intestine, a intended mechanism of some bariatric procedures but can lead to de...

An ulceration that develops at the gastrojejunal anastomosis following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery.

Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, the joint accreditation system for bariat...

Surgical repair of openings in the mesentery created during bariatric procedures to prevent internal hernias.

Surgical procedures specifically aimed at treating metabolic disorders like diabetes, distinct from purely weight-loss f...

A cluster of conditions including insulin resistance, hypertension, and dyslipidemia that often improves after bariatric...

A simplified gastric bypass procedure creating one anastomosis between stomach pouch and small intestine.

The medical prohibition against using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in bariatric surgery patients due to ulcer r...

Systematic monitoring of nutritional status and supplementation needs in bariatric surgery patients.

One anastomosis gastric bypass, also known as mini gastric bypass, involving a single connection between stomach and sma...

A protective plastic sheath placed over an endoscope to facilitate multiple insertions and protect the esophagus during...

An anatomical landmark in the left upper quadrant used for safe initial laparoscopic access in bariatric surgery.