Endoscopic Gastric Plication: A Flexible and Tailored Alternative to Bariatric Surgery

CONCLUSION: Endoscopic gastric plication is emerging as a safe, mini-invasive, and effective procedure alternative to sleeve gastrectomy in patients with I or II class obesity or for those unfit for bariatric surgery. The endoscopic suturing device can be used both as a primary procedure or as a revisional option after failure of the primary surgery, thus proving to be a versatile option to provide to bariatric patients.PMID:38171484

Source: Surgical Technology International - January 3, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Francesco Frattini Andrea Gambetti Giuseppe Cordaro Jerry Spisani Georgios Lianos Bertoli Simona Gianlorenzo Dionigi Source Type: research