Details of Vertical Banded Gastroplasty

Stomach stapling surgery is a traditional surgical method for weight loss, during which the surgeon creates a small stomach pouch that is separated from the rest of the stomach, thereby cutting down on food consumption.

Extreme obese state
Heart disease
High cholesterol
Sleep disorders
Diabetes
Infertility
Cancer

Blood tests
Imaging tests: X-ray, CT scan, MRI

The surgery involves creating a smaller stomach pouch independent from the rest of the stomach. The pouch is separated with the help of surgical bands and surgical staples.

Infection
Vitamin/Nutritional deficiencies
Hearturn
Blood clots
Hernia
Gastric trouble