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Other operations on the stomach: Other stomach reconstruction: Implantation or replacement of a non-adjustable gastric band: Open surgical abdominal

An operation involved implanting a band around your stomach.

The stomach is located in the upper left abdomen. The stomach stores food and breaks it down further. Harmful pathogens are also killed by gastric acid in the stomach. The stomach thus prepares the food for digestion in the intestines. Food reaches the entrance to the stomach through the oesophagus.

The operation involved putting a band around the upper part of your stomach. This resulted in your stomach having a smaller and a bigger part. Between these, the gastric band creates a narrower point. Now food moves first into the small part of your stomach and then through a narrow passage to the rest of your stomach. The overall aim is to allow less food to get into the stomach.

To place the band around your stomach, your abdomen was opened by making an incision in your skin.

Additional indicator

If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.

  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).