Gastric bypass surgery involves bypassing a part of the small intestine that absorbs nutrients. For this reason, these surgeries are referred to as malabsorptive procedures.

Gastric stapling surgery is a type of weight loss surgery that limits the amount of food a person can eat.

Gastric bypass surgery involves bypassing a part of the small intestine that absorbs nutrients. For this reason, these surgeries are referred to as malabsorptive procedures.

Gastric stapling surgery is a type of weight loss surgery that limits the amount of food a person can eat.