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Laparoscopic Gastric Plication for the Treatment of Morbid Obesity: A Review
Joint Authors
Tsigris, Christos
Griniatsos, J.
Kourkoulos, Michael
Giorgakis, Emmanouil
Kokkinos, Charalampos
Mavromatis, Theodoros
Nikiteas, Nikolaos
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-07-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Laparoscopic greater curvature plication is an operation that is gaining ground in the treatment of morbid obesity, as it appears to replicate the results of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with fewer complications.
Aim.
Review of current literature, especially results on weight loss and complications.
Method.
11 (eleven) published articles on laparoscopic gastric plication, of which 1 preclinical study, 8 prospective studies for a total of 521 patients and 2 case reports of unusual complications.
Results.
Reported Paracentage of EWL in all studies is comparable to Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (around 50% in 6 months, 60–65% in 12 months, 60–65% in 24 months) and total complication rate is at 15,1% with minor complications in 10,7%, major complications in 4,4%.
Reoperation rate was 3%, conversion rate was 0,2%, and mortality was zero.
Conclusion.
Current literature on gastric plication and its modifications is limited and sketchy at times.
Low cost, short hospital stay, absence of prosthetic material, and reversibility make it an attractive option.
Initial data show that LGCP is effective for short- and medium-term weight loss, complication and reoperation rates are low, and GERD symptoms are unaffected.
More data is required, and randomized control trials must be completed in order to reach safe conclusions.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kourkoulos, Michael& Giorgakis, Emmanouil& Kokkinos, Charalampos& Mavromatis, Theodoros& Griniatsos, J.& Nikiteas, Nikolaos…[et al.]. 2012. Laparoscopic Gastric Plication for the Treatment of Morbid Obesity: A Review. Minimally Invasive Surgery،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kourkoulos, Michael…[et al.]. Laparoscopic Gastric Plication for the Treatment of Morbid Obesity: A Review. Minimally Invasive Surgery No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Kourkoulos, Michael& Giorgakis, Emmanouil& Kokkinos, Charalampos& Mavromatis, Theodoros& Griniatsos, J.& Nikiteas, Nikolaos…[et al.]. Laparoscopic Gastric Plication for the Treatment of Morbid Obesity: A Review. Minimally Invasive Surgery. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1029473
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1029473