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The correct term we use now is Bariatric and Metabolic surgery. The 2 most common operations are laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic roux-en-y gastric bypass (also known as gastric bypass)
These surgeries are known to be most effective and long lasting for people with severe obesity, as they not just limit the food intake, but also make hormonal changes, alter the body set point and metabolism.