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Bariatrics

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The study of the prevention, control and treatment of obesity

2
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Cholecystitis

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Inflammation of the gall bladder

3
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Cholelithiasis

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Stones in the gallbladder

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Cholecytectomy

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removal of the gallbladder

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Gastroenteritis

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Inflammation of the gastric mucosa of the stomach and the intestinal tract

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD)

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A syndrome produced by conditions that result in reflux of gastric secretions into the esophagus

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Helicobacter pylori

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A gram negative bacterium that causes peptic ulcers

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Laparoscopy

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Abdominal exploration using a type of endoscope. Frequently used in cholecystectomies

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Pyloric stenosis

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A condition that occurs when the circular muscle of the pylorus becomes thickened, causing constriction of the pylorus and obstruction of the gastric outlet.

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Nissen fundoplication

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A surgical procedure used for GERD which involved wrapping the fundus of the stomach around the lower portion of the esophagus

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Pancreatitis

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Inflammatory process of the pancreas

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Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)

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An erosion of the GI muscosa resulting from digestive action of HCl acid and pepsin

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