Dr. med. Markus von der Groeben
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Bariatric surgery for overweight and obesity
Bariatric surgery is a specialty of visceral surgery and is also known as bariatric surgery or bariatrics. This medical specialty essentially comprises surgical measures to combat extreme obesity. In the majority of cases, bariatric surgery is performed only on the stomach. In individual cases, the ...
Read moreGastric sleeve surgery
Sleeve gastrectomy is a form of surgical treatment in which the stomach volume is reduced. The surgeon removes most of the stomach, leaving only a tube-shaped remnant.
Read moreGastric balloon
A gastric balloon is a silicone balloon filled with a liquid or air that doctors insert into the stomach. It ensures that a feeling of fullness occurs more quickly during food intake.You can find more information and specialists here.
Read moreGastric band
A gastric band is used to help people who are severely overweight (obese) to lose weight . An adjustable silicone band is placed around the upper part of the stomach. This creates a small upper stomach pouch. The food collects there and is only slowly passed on to the lower stomach area, which means...
Read moreGastric bypass
Gastric bypass is a surgical procedure in bariatric surgery. Obesity is diagnosed according to WHO criteria at a BMI of 30 or more. It is used to reduce weight in cases of extreme obesity. Here you will find further information as well as selected gastric bypass specialists and centers.
Read moreGastric pacemaker
A gastric pacemaker is a device that can be used in the treatment of overweight orobesity. Some centers specializing in bariatric surgery perform the necessary procedure. A gastric pacemaker is a mini-computer that helps with permanent weight loss. Here you will find further information as well as s...
Read moreSleeve gastrectomy
Gastric reduction is an umbrella term for operations that can be performed on obese patients to reduce the volume of the stomach and thus stop excessive calorie intake.In overweight patients who meet the criteria for stomach reduction, the risks of surgery are considered to be lower than the possib...
Read moreObesity
Obesity is a chronic disease associated with severe overweight. Currently, 18% of men and 20% of women in Germany are obese. The higher the degree of obesity, the higher the risk of numerous secondary diseases. Obesity should be treated on an interdisciplinary basis. Here you will find further infor...
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