Gastric plication is a weight loss surgery that involves folding and securing the outer edges of the stomach to reduce its size and capacity. By decreasing the size of the stomach, patients feel fuller faster and eat less, leading to weight loss. Unlike gastric bypass procedures, this method does not involve rerouting the digestive system or creating a pouch in the stomach.
Gastric plication is a weight loss surgery that involves folding and securing the outer edges of the stomach to reduce its size and capacity. By decreasing the size of the stomach, patients feel fuller faster and eat less, leading to weight loss. Unlike gastric bypass procedures, this method does not involve rerouting the digestive system or creating a pouch in the stomach.
A restrictive weight loss surgery in the US where the stomach is folded to reduce its size, limiting food intake. It preserves the functioning pylorus and antrum.
Commonly combined with lifestyle changes, Gastric Plication can help patients lose 60% of excess weight.