(Bladder Removal)

Radical cystectomy – Definition

A radical cystectomy is a surgery to remove the bladder.

(Ovariectomy; Salpingo-Oophorectomy; Bilateral Oophorectomy; Oophorectomy, Bilateral)

Oophorectomy – Definition

Oophorectomy is the removal of one or both ovaries. This may be combined with removing the fallopian tubes (salpingo-oophorectomy). Removal of the ovaries and/or fallopian tubes are often done as part of a complete or total hysterectomy.

(Stomach Stapling; Bariatric Surgery; Weight-Reduction Surgery)

Vertical banded gastroplasty – open surgery – Definition

Vertical banded gastroplasty is surgery to treat obesity. It causes weight loss by decreasing the amount of food you can eat.

(Bariatric Surgery; Weight-Reduction Surgery)

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass – open surgery – Definition

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a surgery for obesity. It changes the stomach and small intestine to cause weight loss by:

• Restricting food intake — creates a small pouch to serve as the stomach, so you cannot eat as much
• Making the body unable to absorb as many calories from the food — bypasses the first part of the small intestine, where many of the calories from food are usually absorbed.

(Bariatric Surgery; Weight-Reduction Surgery)

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass – laparoscopic surgery – Definition

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a surgery for obesity. It changes the stomach and small intestine to cause weight loss by:

• Restricting food intake — creates a small pouch to serve as the stomach, so you cannot eat as much
• Making the body unable to absorb as many calories from the food — bypasses the first part of the small intestine, where many of the calories from food are usually absorbed