Weight loss surgery: RYGB, LAGB, and LSG - 07/2013

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Weight loss surgery: RYGB, LAGB, and LSG

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Abstract

This section of the Guide to Your Weight Loss Surgery explains the types of weight loss surgery that are done at University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle: divided proximal roux-y gastric bypass (RYGB), laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB), and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). It includes the benefits and risks of each type of surgery.

Author

Surgical Specialties Center/Surgical Services

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2010

Revision Date

07/2013

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General Subject

About UWMC

Digestive System Disorders

Surgery

Patient Care Procedures & Instructions

Specific Subject/Keyword

Weight Loss

Weight Control

Obesity

Languages

English

Record ID

4163