gastrectomy
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She said she would raise concerns about Miss Butler's sleeve gastrectomy with regulators in Turkey.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2025
It was especially helpful to hear Rodriguez explain the procedure, called a sleeve gastrectomy, and describe the experiences of other teenagers who had been through it.
From New York Times • Oct. 31, 2023
It’s not clear from the autopsy report which type of surgery Presley had, though experts said it was not a sleeve gastrectomy, which is the most common procedure.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 14, 2023
Wallace, the Brooklyn legal assistant, was billed $60,500 for her lap sleeve gastrectomy, though how much her insurance actually paid remains to be hashed out in court.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2023
The complaint states that the child will develop cancer without a preventive gastrectomy, or stomach removal.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2023
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