Fact Sheets

Gastric Sleeve Surgery (Sleeve Gastrectomy)
Gastric sleeve surgery, also called sleeve gastrectomy, is a type of weight-loss surgery that helps certain people with obesity love weight over time.
Bariatric Surgery for Weight Loss
Bariatric surgery alters the stomach's anatomy to reduce the amount of food eaten and digested. Learn more about this procedure.
Revisional Bariatric Surgery
A generic term that refers to follow-up surgeries that are required for patients who previously underwent weight-loss surgery.
Hernia Repair Surgery
A hernia is a condition in which part of an organ protrudes through the wall of the cavity that contains it; surgery is often the only remedy.
Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y) Surgery
A type of weight-loss surgery that helps people with obesity lose weight. It involves reducing the size of the stomach and rerouting part of the small intestine.
Anesthesia for Hernia Repair
For people having a hernia repair, anesthesiologists work alongside surgeons to ensure the patient's comfort and safety during the procedure.
Gastric Balloon (Intragastric Balloon)
A medical device that is placed in the stomach and inflated so it takes up space. It remains in place for six months before it is removed.
Gastric Band Surgery (Lap-Band® Surgery)
A type of bariatric surgery that helps some people with obesity to lose weight. During the procedure, an adjustable band is placed around the upper portion of the stomach, dividing it into two sections.
Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM)
POEM is a minimally invasive, endoscopic procedure for treating achalasia and other swallowing disorders. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Fluoroscopy Imaging After Bariatric Surgery
Fluoroscopy imaging is performed soon after every patient's bariatric surgery. This quality measure ensures that the procedure was done correctly.