Gastroplasty
Synonyms
Collis Gastroplasty
Gastroplasties
Gastroplasties, Vertical-Banded
Gastroplasty, Collis
Gastroplasty, Vertical-Banded
Vertical Banded Gastroplasty
Vertical-Banded Gastroplasties
Vertical-Banded Gastroplasty
Surgical procedures involving the STOMACH and sometimes the lower ESOPHAGUS to correct anatomical defects, or to treat MORBID OBESITY by reducing the size of the stomach. There are several subtypes of bariatric gastroplasty, such as vertical banded gastroplasty, silicone ring vertical gastroplasty, and horizontal banded gastroplasty.