Center for Weight Loss Surgery explains the differences between duodenal switch and gastric sleeve surgeries for weight loss.

Vannette Olvera struggled with her weight her whole life — that is, until two years ago. In August 2023, the 33-year-old Clark County resident underwent duodenal switch surgery at PeaceHealth ...

Rachael Link is a registered dietitian and health writer based in San Francisco. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Missouri and holds a master’s degree from New York ...

Biologic drugs have made it easier to manage Crohn's disease, but surgery is still sometimes needed. Almost half of people with Crohn's will need surgery within 10 years after their diagnosis, even if ...

What Is a Bariatric Surgeon? A bariatric surgeon is a doctor who performs gastric bypass and other types of surgeries that help you lose weight. They’re sometimes called metabolic surgeons. Your ...

Short bowel syndrome (SBS) affects how well the small intestine absorbs nutrients. Surgery, medications, and nutritional support are all part of a comprehensive treatment plan for this condition. SBS ...

From the Surgical Service, Massachusetts Memorial Hospitals. Clute, H. M., and Sprague, J. S. Gastroduodenostomy for certain duodenal ulcers. J. A. M. A. 111:909-914 ...