Hypogonadism occurs when the gonads or the sex glands produce little or no sex hormones. Hypogonadism affects the sexual maturity of an individual.
Bariatric surgery is the most effective weight-loss therapy for the morbidly obese. Lap banding and gastric bypass are the most commonly used weight loss surgeries.
Gastrectomy is an open or laparoscopic surgical procedure, where a part or the complete stomach is removed due to stomach cancer, ulcer or for weight reduction in bariatric surgery.
Obesity is a condition where there is excess accumulation of body fat which poses a risk to the health of the individual. It can affect children and adults.