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Bariatric Surgery Glossary
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intragastric balloon
Intermediate
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A temporary, non-surgical weight loss device placed endoscopically in the stomach to promote satiety and restrict food intake.
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BPD-DS
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IVT
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch, a complex malabsorptive procedure combining sleeve gastrectomy with inte...
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BPDI
Intermediate
Technical
IVT
Bariatric Practice and Dietary Index - a standardized assessment tool for evaluating patient readiness for bariatric sur...
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