Laparoscopic gastric plication: towards standardization

Laparoscopic Gastric Plication Versus Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Background : Since 2006 laparoscopic gastric plication technique has been evaluated to eliminate AGB and VSG associated complications, by restriction without gastric stapling resection and without an implant used. The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of LSG and LGCP in short term weight loss. Material and Methods: The study included 12 patients who underwent LSG and 12 patients...

laparoscopic total gastric vertical plication

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banded Plication (LAGBP)

Gastric Plication Can Reduce Slippage Rate After Laparoscopic Gastric Banding

BACKGROUND Laparoscopic insertion of a gastric band for weight reduction is increasingly performed in obese and morbidly obese patients. Complication rates after gastric band insertion are reduced by using certain techniques. PATIENTS AND METHODS This was a prospective study of all patients who underwent laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB) insertion at our unit. This procedure is perf...

obesity and laparoscopic total gastric vertical plication