Glossary term

Conversion procedure

A second surgery to convert a sleeve to a more aggressive procedure (gastric bypass or duodenal switch) for patients with inadequate weight loss, severe reflux, or weight regain.

Related Procedures

Conversion procedure appears in the following procedure guides on ProcedureFinder:

Bariatric

Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Laparoscopic removal of approximately 80 percent of the stomach to create a banana-shaped sleeve, restricting food intake and reducing hunger hormones.

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