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Sleeve Gastrectomy: What It Is, Who It Suits, and What to Expect
A clear patient guide to laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: how it works, who it suits, results, risks, recovery and life after surgery, from Dr. Soliman Altarifi in Ramallah.
Mini Gastric Bypass (One-Anastomosis Gastric Bypass): A Patient Guide
How the mini gastric bypass works, who it suits, results for weight and diabetes, risks such as bile reflux and vitamin deficiency, and life after surgery. By Dr. Soliman Altarifi.
Classic Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y): A Patient Guide
How the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass works, why it is the best choice for reflux, results for weight and diabetes, risks, and life after surgery. By Dr. Soliman Altarifi.
Laparoscopic (Keyhole) Surgery vs Open Surgery: What's the Difference?
How laparoscopic surgery works, its benefits compared with open surgery, which operations can be done by keyhole, when open surgery is still needed, and what recovery looks like. By Dr. Soliman Altarifi.