In which procedure is 70 to 85% of the stomach removed and the rest stapled to create a vertical tube-shaped stomach with limited capacity?

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The sleeve gastrectomy procedure involves removing a significant portion (70-85%) of the stomach and stapling the remaining portion to create a tube-shaped stomach with reduced capacity. This procedure is sometimes referred to as a "vertical sleeve gastrectomy."

In Which Procedure Is 70 to 85% of the Stomach