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Which group of gastrointestinal surgical procedures reduces the ability to absorb nutrients?
Which group of gastrointestinal surgical procedures reduces the ability to absorb nutrients?
- Restrictive procedures
- Malabsorptive procedures (correct)
- Vertical banded gastroplasty
- Restrictive plus malabsorptive procedures
What type of procedure is adjustable gastric banding?
What type of procedure is adjustable gastric banding?
- Restrictive procedure (correct)
- Restrictive plus malabsorptive procedure
- Malabsorptive procedure
- Duodenal switch
Which procedure is known for being able to be undertaken laparoscopically with a lower perioperative mortality rate?
Which procedure is known for being able to be undertaken laparoscopically with a lower perioperative mortality rate?
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
- Intragastric balloon
- Biliopancreatic diversion
- Adjustable gastric banding (correct)
Among the gastrointestinal surgical procedures mentioned, which one is considered straightforward compared to complex bypass procedures?
Among the gastrointestinal surgical procedures mentioned, which one is considered straightforward compared to complex bypass procedures?
What type of procedure combines both restrictive and malabsorptive elements?
What type of procedure combines both restrictive and malabsorptive elements?
Which procedure falls under the category of restrictive plus malabsorptive procedures?
Which procedure falls under the category of restrictive plus malabsorptive procedures?
Among the listed procedures, which one restricts the ability to eat?
Among the listed procedures, which one restricts the ability to eat?
'Straightforward' in the context of the text refers to:
'Straightforward' in the context of the text refers to:
'Controversy about the procedure of choice' implies that:
'Controversy about the procedure of choice' implies that:
'Perioperative mortality' refers to:
'Perioperative mortality' refers to:
