Vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG) also involves a plastic band placed around the stomach. In addition, the surgeon staples the stomach above the band into a small pouch. Vertical banded ...

Then last year, at the age of 16, he turned to a drastic measure to lose weight -- bariatric surgery, or what is sometimes known as stomach stapling. "I wanted something that would work for me and ...

With summer season now in peak mode, issues like an upset stomach will now be a regular occurence, since due to the heat, ...

During this surgery, the surgeon first divides the stomach into two parts, one large and one small. They then staple the small stomach portion to make a small pouch. Next, they disconnect the ...