In a sleeve gastrectomy (SG, left), about 75% of the stomach is
removed, leaving a small tube, or sleeve that holds less food. In
the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB, right), the surgeon divides
the stomach and connects a small piece to the lower part of the small intestine, bypassing the upper intestine. Both procedures lower CVD risk better than nonsurgical treatments, but the RYGB is more effective and produces more durable weight loss and blood sugar control, as well.
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