This bariatric surgical procedure involves creating a stoma and gastric pouch that is reversible, and no malabsorption occurs. What surgical procedure is this?
a. Vertical gastric banding
b. Biliopancreatic diversion
c. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
d. Adjustable gastric banding
Answer: d. Adjustable gastric banding
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