单词	gastric banding
释义	gastric banding noun : a laparoscopic surgical procedure for the treatment of severe obesity that involves placing an adjustable band around the upper stomach to create a small pouch which empties into the remaining stomach through a narrow outlet compare gastric bypass Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Weight-loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery or gastric banding, is aimed at helping people struggling with obesity to lose weight by significantly reducing the size of their stomachs. Wendy Fry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2022 The coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of morbid obesity would be required to include gastric bypass surgery, adjustable gastric banding surgery, sleeve gastrectomy surgery and duodenal switch biliopancreatic diversion under the bill. Rachel Herzog, Arkansas Online, 24 Feb. 2022 Osbourne, who is married to Black Sabbath rocker Ozzy Osbourne, had gastric band surgery in 1999 which helped her lose weight. Toyin Owoseje, CNN, 14 May 2020 Some had gastric sleeve or gastric band procedures. Carla K. Johnson, The Seattle Times, 16 Oct. 2018 Word History First Known Use 1983, in the meaning defined above Medical Definition gastric banding noun : a laparoscopic surgical procedure for the treatment of severe obesity that involves placing an adjustable band around the upper stomach to create a small pouch which empties into the remaining stomach through a narrow outlet While gastric bypass is more effective than gastric banding, gastric bypass is a more invasive and life-altering procedure and, unlike gastric banding, generally not reversible. Christina C. Wee, The Journal of the American Medical Association
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