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Gastric bypass surgery for obesity

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Illustration of gastric bypass surgery for obesity

Illustration copyright 2000 by Nucleus Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. http://www.nucleusinc.com

The small intestine is attached to a new opening made in the stomach (above the double row of staples). The two parts of the small intestine are connected so that the unused part of the stomach can drain.

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Last Updated: 04/20/2007