What bariatric surgical procedure is recommended for long-term weight loss?
A) Gastric banding
B) Vertical-banded gastroplasty
C) Roux-en-Y
D) Biliopancreatic diversion
Ans: C
Feedback: The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is recommended for long-term weight loss. It is a combined restrictive and malabsorptive procedure. Therefore options A, B, and D are incorrect.
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