Morbid obesity is affecting an increasing number of people worldwide and when clinical treatment does not achieve the expected results, bariatric surgery becomes the last resource. Laparoscopic greater curvature plication (LGCP) is a new bariatric restrictive procedure that avoids the complications linked with the permanent implant of an adjustable gastric ring (oesophageal laceration, gastric ...

BACKGROUND Obesity is a major risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Surgery is one of the most effective treatments for morbid obesity. In a prospective cohort study, we examined the effects of Laparoscopic Gastric Plication (LGP) as a new restrictive technique on remission of type 2 diabetes mellitus. METHODS During six years of study from June 2007 through December 20...

INTRODUCTION In bariatric surgery, still new surgical techniques are developed. On the one hand, the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is one of the most common procedures used. However, many patients experience dumping syndrome or pain due to bile reflux. On the other hand, revisions after gastric banding are frequent and may be technically challenging. AIM To create a new bariatric procedure ...

IMPORTANCE Extraocular muscle strengthening is a common treatment for strabismus. Plication is an alternative procedure for strengthening muscles with less tissue trauma than resection. OBJECTIVE To compare the surgical dose effect of plication with that of resection. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS Retrospective comparison of surgical outcomes in an academic pediatric ophthalmology and s...