Dr. med. Markus von der Groeben
Dr. med. Markus von der GroebenEditorial Contributions
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, also known as gastric sleeve surgery or vertical sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), is a bariatric procedure that reduces the size of the stomach. The surgeon removes a large portion along the greater curvature, leaving a narrow, smaller stomach with the shape of a banana, to help patient...
Read moreGastric balloon
A gastric-balloon is a silicone balloon placed in your stomach through an endoscopic procedure. The balloon is filled with saline or air and takes up space, helping you feel full faster. This outpatient procedure does not require surgery and supports weight loss when diet and exercise alone aren&rsq...
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A gastric band is a surgical method that helps individuals with obesity lose weight. During the procedure, surgeons place an adjustable silicone band around the upper part of the stomach. This creates a small upper stomach pouch. After eating, food collects in this pouch and passes slowly into the ...
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The gastric bypass is a procedure within bariatric surgery, also known as obesity surgery. According to the WHO criteria, obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 or higher. Gastric bypass surgery is used for weight reduction in cases of severe obesity. Here you will find further information as well as se...
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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...
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The term 'stomach reduction' refers to a surgical procedure performed in cases of obesity to decrease the size of the stomach and thereby limit excessive calorie intake.For overweight patients who meet the criteria for such a procedure, the risks associated with surgery are generally considered lowe...
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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