The stomach is reduced, retaining a capacity of approximately 80 to 100 ml. Weight loss is similar to that of the gastric bypass and greater than that of the adjustable gastric band.
El estómago se reduce, dejándolo con una capacidad aproximada de 80 ml a 100 ml. La pérdida de peso es similar bypass gástrico y mayor que al de la banda elástica ajustable.
O procedimento é relativamente novo e vem sendo realizado no Brasil desde 2000.