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Procedures
The Hospital of Central Connecticut offers a variety of bariatric surgery procedures; some can be performed using less-invasive, laparoscopic techniques. Your doctor will help you determine which procedure best meets your needs.
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass - Part of the stomach is stapled, leaving a small pouch that holds much less food. In addition, the first and part of the second segment of the small intestine is bypassed, reducing the amount of area in which foods can be digested (this variably diminishes food and fat absorption).
Gastric banding - A band is placed around the upper part of the stomach to create a small pouch (vs. using staples to separate the pouch from the rest of the stomach as in Roux-en-Y). The band also allows for a narrowed opening between the small pouch and the rest of the stomach, controlling how quickly food passes from the pouch to the lower part of the stomach. The surgeon can adjust the size of the opening depending on the patient's needs.
REALIZE™ Adjustable Gastric Band - Similar to other laparoscopic bands, the REALIZE™ is the latest tool in bariatric surgery, offering support to patients before and after surgery, including goal-setting, meal planning, nutrition counseling and a host of on-line tools designed to promote enduring weight-loss success. Watch a Webcast of REALIZE™ Adjustable Gastric Band surgery.
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