The invention relates to an implantable stomach prosthesis for surgically
replacing or augmenting all or part of the antrum and/or pylorus of a
stomach. The prosthesis controls the passage of food from the stomach to
the small intestine. The prosthesis may be configured to chum ingested
material and release it from the stomach through a prosthetic pyloric
valve. At least one expandable member is arranged to be expanded to
control the passage of food and/or to mimic the churning action of a
patient's stomach. The prosthesis includes an outer support structure, a
flexible inner member forming a conduit for the movement of material, and
at least one expandable member located between the outer support
structure and inner member. An implantable pump system is provided for
inflating and deflating the expandable member(s).