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Vertical banded gastroplasty, or VBG, is an elective surgical procedure in which the stomach is partitioned with staples and fitted with a plastic band to limit the amount of food that the stomach can hold at one time.

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Which cpt code is 43842?

Gastric restrictive procedure, without gastric bypass, for morbid obesity; vertical-banded gastroplasty


What surgical treatment is there for obesity?

The most common surgical procedures for weight management are vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG), sometimes referred to as "stomach stapling," and gastric bypass.


Where can I go to get information on vertical banded gastroplasty?

There are many ways to find out more information on Health and Diet and also vertical band gastroplasty. Your doctor should be your first source of information and be able to provide booklets and sound advice for your particular situation. There is the library or bookstores that carry many books on Health and Diet. Also a nutritionist would be helpful.


Where can I find more information on vertical banded gastroplasty ?

You can find information form your doctor who can also recommend to you someone who specializes in this field. Also, you can go to credible medical websites such as webmd or mayoclinic which provides information such as risks and other processes.


What exactly is bariatrics?

Bariatric surgery is basically any form of weight loss surgery. Weight loss or bariatric surgery has 3 options available: lap-band system surgery, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG).


Which of them are actually safe and effective?

There are at least 6 kind of surgery for people that are severe obese the most importants are LapBand, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, Vertical Banded Gastroplasty, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass,Duodenal Switch, and Biliopancreatic Diversion. Even all the surgeries have risk the most effective one is Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass that is when the surgeon creates a small stomach.


How do I know I am a good candidate for vertical banded gastroplasty?

The main difference between stomach stapling and gastric sleeve surgeries is that gastric sleeve surgeries are able to be performed laparoscopically. Unlike many forms of stomach stapling surgeries, gastric sleeve surgery leaves stomach nerves and outlet valves in tact while reducing the size of your stomach and keeping its functions.


Types of Weight Loss Surgery?

LapBand, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, vertical banded gastroplasty, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, duodenal switch, and biliopancreatic diversion are six types of weight loss surgery. The most common bypass procedure is called a Rouxen-Y. This procedure creates a small pouch near the top of the stomach using staples or a band. The smaller stomach is attached to the jejunum bypassing the rest of the stomach and duodenum. A drastic version that requires about 70% of the stomach to be removed is called a biliopancreatic diversion. This can be combined with a duodenal switch procedure to eliminate the possibility of dumping syndrome and blockages.


What kind of surgery is best?

There are all types of stomach surgeries. But one thing they all have in common is that they require you to be obese in order to get them. That includes having a BMI of over 40. BMI stands for body mass index. Most insurers will cover the surgery if you meet the qualifications. Getting a surgery can avert many other diseases from occurring. Vertical banded gastroplasty is one kind of surgery. These kinds of special procedures can dramatically increase the likelihood that you'll have a life of health and wellbeing and not have the suffering associated with modern obesity problems.


What is a band gastric bypass?

I believe the use of the band means that a device is implanted into your body that constricts part of the stomach to trick it into thinking it's full sooner. With the actual surgery, a portion of the stomach is actually removed to create this same effect.


Where can I found out about biatric surgery options?

Laparoscopic surgery is generally safer and less invasive. LAP-BAND surgery restricts the stomach and helps to cut down on eating, thus reducing food intake. Vertical Banded Gastroplasty involves dividing and stapling the stomach to section off the amount of food it can hold. Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, the most common surgery creates another stomach pouch again reducing stomach capacity and helps the patient to feel satisfied and full quicker. To learn more, check out http://www.aurorahealthcare.org/services/bariatricsurgery/bariatricoptions.asp


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