What is barometric surgery?

Barometric surgery is a type of obesity surgery in which a section of the stomach is removed and compressed with a band. This band reduces the size of the upper part of the stomach, which reduces the appetite for food. This band is usually made of silicone and is placed on the inside of the abdomen during surgery. By this surgery, the capacity of the stomach to lose weight is reduced, which leads to a decrease in appetite and a decrease in the amount of food consumed.