The Most Common Type of Bariatric Surgery Performed in the United

question 19

Multiple Choice

The most common type of bariatric surgery performed in the United States is:​

• A) ​laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding.
• B) ​open adjustable gastric banding.
• C) ​laparoscopic vertical sleeve gastrectomy.
• D) ​Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
• E) ​the duodenal switch with biliopancreatic diversion.

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