Weight loss surgery
| Weight loss surgery | |
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| Term | Weight loss surgery |
| Short definition | Weight loss surgery - (pronounced) (wayt los SER-juh-ree) surgery performed to help overweight people lose weight. There are different types of weight loss surgery, and each type alters the way the digestive system works. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Weight loss surgery - (pronounced) (wayt los SER-juh-ree) surgery performed to help overweight people lose weight. There are different types of weight loss surgery, and each type alters the way the digestive system works. Some types make the stomach smaller, which reduces the amount of food it can hold, making the person feel full sooner and eat less. Other types alter the stomach and small intestine, reducing the nutrients and calories absorbed from food. Weight-loss surgery can alleviate many health problems associated with obesity, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, unhealthy cholesterol levels, sleep apnea, and knee, hip, or other body pain. Weight loss surgery can also reduce the risk of some cancers, including endometrial cancer. Also called obesity surgery
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