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Do they do vagotomy surgery for weight loss?
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No: A vagotomy is not a part of any weight loss surgical procedure.
Answered 5/31/2012
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Not appropriate: We generally avoid vagotomy in order to keep the low stomach working normally. Some studies were attempted with vagotomy plus a band, but were not successful. There is a stimulator for the vagus nerve that has been placed in the neck area and has shown a decrease in appetite. Still under investigation.
Answered 6/17/2015
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Vagotomy : No. A vagotomy is not a part of weight loss surgery.
Answered 7/7/2012
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