Asked by michael montgomery on Jun 14, 2024

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Dr. Korkolos is a surgeon who conducts procedures that modify a patient's gastrointestinal system so that they can only eat or absorb a limited amount of food. Dr. Korkolos's expertise is in ________ surgery.

A) abdominoplasty
B) colonic resection
C) bariatric
D) hepatic rerouting

Bariatric Surgery

Surgical procedures performed on the stomach or intestines to induce weight loss, typically in cases of severe obesity.

Gastrointestinal System

The digestive tract and its accessory organs, involved in the digestion and absorption of food.

Abdominoplasty

A surgical procedure, commonly referred to as a "tummy tuck," aiming to remove excess skin and fat from the abdomen and tighten the abdominal muscles.

  • Comprehending the principles behind the regulation of body mass and the results of dietary practices.
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Francy YhuitJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Bariatric surgery is specifically designed to help with weight loss by modifying the gastrointestinal system to limit food intake or absorption.