What is the primary goal of bariatric surgery?
A) To improve cosmetic appearance
B) To reduce the risk of obesity-related health conditions
C) To increase muscle mass
D) To enhance athletic performance
E) All of the above
B
Which of the following is a potential complication of bariatric surgery?
A) Enhanced Digestion
B) Increased appetite
C) Weight gain
D) Nutritional Deficiencies
D
What is the name of the procedure where a band is placed around the upper part of the stomach to create a small pouch?
Adjustable Gastric Banding
Which of the following is NOT a common type of bariatric surgery?
A) Gastric bypass
B) Sleeve gastrectomy
C) Gastroparesis
D) Adjustable gastric band
C
What is the main mechanism by which gastric bypass surgery aids in weight loss?
A) Reducing the stomach size and bypassing a portion of the small intestine
B) Removing a portion of the stomach
C) Tightening the stomach with a band
D) Increasing the metabolic rate
A
What is the term for the surgical procedure that reduces the size of the stomach by removing a large portion of it, leaving a tube-like structure?
Sleeve Gastrectomy
When was the first KP outpatient bariatric Surgery done at WLA?
A) 2009
B) 2010
C) 2019
D) 2020
C
Which type of bariatric surgery involves creating a small pouch at the top of the stomach and connecting it directly to the small intestine?
Gastric Bypass
What is the term for the surgical procedure that involves rerouting the small intestine to a small stomach pouch?
Hint: This is the name of the specific surgical technique
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass