What determines the name of a bypass surgery?

The name of a bypass surgery is typically determined by the specific arteries or organs being bypassed. For example:

- Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG): This surgery is performed to bypass blockages in the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart. The surgeon grafts a healthy blood vessel from another part of the body, such as the leg or arm, around the blocked artery.

- Femoropopliteal bypass: This surgery is performed to bypass blockages in the arteries in the leg, specifically the femoral artery and the popliteal artery. The surgeon creates a new pathway for blood to flow around the blockage, using either a vein graft or a synthetic graft.

- Carotid endarterectomy (CEA): This surgery is performed to bypass blockages in the carotid arteries, which supply blood to the brain. The surgeon removes the plaque buildup from the artery and then repairs the artery with a patch or graft.

- Gastrointestinal bypass surgery: This surgery is performed to bypass a portion of the stomach and small intestine, reducing the amount of food absorbed by the body. It is commonly used as a weight-loss surgery.