Question

which of the following surgical procedures would treat obesity?
a gastric stapling
b anastomosis
c laparoscopic cholecystectomy
d hernioplasty

Explanation:

• Gastric stapling is a bariatric (weight - loss) surgery. It reduces the stomach size, limiting food intake and causing weight loss.
• Anastomosis is a surgical connection between two body parts (e.g., blood vessels, intestines), not for obesity treatment.
• Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the removal of the gallbladder (for gallstones, etc.), not related to obesity.
• Hernioplasty repairs a hernia (protrusion of tissue/organs through a weak spot), not for obesity.

Answer:

A. gastric stapling