Lap Band Surgery

Preferred Label : Lap Band Surgery;

NCIt definition : A laparoscopic procedure in which a band is placed around the stomach to decrease the size of the stomach, which contributes to a fuller feeling and assists with losing weight.;

NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL937473;

Details

Origin ID

C157899;

UMLS CUI

C4763915;

Semantic type(s)
- Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure [UMLS semantic type]
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- CPTAC Treatments Codelist [NCIt concept]
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- Digestive System [NCIt concept]

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