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2. Bariatric surgery - Wikipedia

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   Bariatric surgery (or metabolic surgery or weight loss surgery) is a medical term for surgical procedures used to manage obesity and obesity-related conditions. [1] [2] Long term weight loss with bariatric surgery may be achieved through alteration of gut hormones, physical reduction of stomach size, reduction of nutrient absorption, or a combination of these.

3. Panniculus - Wikipedia

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   Panniculus. The panniculus (often incorrectly referred to as pannus) [ 1] is a dense layer of fatty tissue consisting of excess subcutaneous fat within the lower abdominal region. [ 2] Panniculi can form after rapid weight loss, as seen with strict exercise plans—in this case, the abdominal fat is successfully reduced, but excess skin is left ...

4. Adjustable gastric band - Wikipedia

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   A laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, commonly called a lap-band, A band, or LAGB, is an inflatable silicone device placed around the top portion of the stomach to treat obesity, intended to decrease food consumption. Adjustable gastric band surgery is an example of bariatric surgery designed for obese patients with a body mass index (BMI) of ...

5. Abdominal obesity - Wikipedia

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   Abdominal obesity, also known as central obesity and truncal obesity, is the human condition of an excessive concentration of visceral fat around the stomach and abdomen to such an extent that it is likely to harm its bearer's health. Abdominal obesity has been strongly linked to cardiovascular disease, [ 1] Alzheimer's disease, and other ...

6. You Can't 'Spot Reduce' Belly Fat, But Here's What ... - AOL

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   Dietitians share how to lose stomach fat safely. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to ... (two drinks a day or less for men, ...

7. Vertical banded gastroplasty surgery - Wikipedia

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   Vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG), also known as stomach stapling, is a form of bariatric surgery for weight control. The VBG procedure involves using a band and staples to create a small stomach pouch. In the bottom of the pouch is an approximate one-centimeter hole through which the pouch contents can flow into the remainder of the stomach ...