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gastroplasty

American  
[gas-truh-plas-tee] / ˈgæs trəˌplæs ti /

noun

  1. any plastic surgery on the stomach.

  2. gastric bypass.


Etymology

Origin of gastroplasty

First recorded in 1945–50; gastro- + -plasty


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The commentary highlights growing evidence for endoscopic bariatric and metabolic therapies, including endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, as effective treatment options for obesity.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 20, 2026

This includes bariatric surgery, which has been around since the 1950s, or newer minimally invasive procedures like the endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 15, 2026

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