Restrictive gastric operations, such as vertical banded
gastroplasty (VGB), serve only to restrict and decrease food intake
and do not interfere with the normal digestive process.In this
procedure the upper stomach near the esophagus is stapled
vertically to create a small pouch along the inner curve of the
stomach. The outlet from the pouch to the rest of the stomach is
restricted by a band made of special material. The band delays the
emptying of food from the pouch, causing a feeling of fullness.
Review Date: 05/17/2010
Reviewed By: Shabir Bhimji MD, PhD, Specializing in Cardiothoracic and Vascular
Surgery, Midland , TX Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare
Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
