Gastric plication at BodyProjectTunisia
Gastric plication, part of the therapeutic arsenal in bariatric surgery, is an operation which consists in reducing the volume of the stomach through a continuous suture by an overlock with nonabsorbable threads, and this, for the purpose of ” help the patient eat less and thus effectively fight obesity.
Principle and mechanism of action
A relatively new procedure, gastric plication is considered a bariatric procedure which should be similar to the Sleeve gastrectomy. This is a restrictive procedure, that is, it can significantly reduce the size of the stomach and thus limit the volume of food ingested. There is no badly absorbing effect in this technique.
This restriction of gastric capacity is achieved by simple suturing of the anterior and posterior wall of the stomach along the large gastric curvature. The stomach volume is reduced by about 70%.
Benefits
This bariatric surgery technique has several advantages, among which we cite:
- A minimally invasive procedure
- The absence of stapling-section of the stomach (Sleeve gastrectomy)
- The procedure is potentially reversible.
- The stay is short to medium: 2-3 days
- Food comfort is better than with gastroplasty.
- Vomiting is rare.
- Return to usual activities is rapid after intervention
- In case of failure, conversion to Sleeve gastrectomy or bypass is possible.
Operation and stay
Fasting for 6 hours is necessary before the operation which will be carried out under general anesthesia by laparoscopy in a period of approximately two hours.
Obviously, in order to prevent thromboembolic complications, a subcutaneous injection of fractionated heparin will be made and painkillers will be administered intravenously.
Following the intervention, it is essential to follow the eating habits provided so as not to compromise efficiency in the months that follow.
Post-operative recommendations
To guarantee the effectiveness of gastric plication, it is recommended to:
- Mix and grind the food during the twenty days following the intervention.
- Chew food well.
- Opt for strict eating habits: 3 meals and possibly 2 snacks, avoiding drinking during meals.
Complications in gastric plication
Complications from the gastric plication procedure are possible but very uncommon. Mainly, sialorrhea caused by parietal edema, gastroesophageal reflux, vomiting, nausea, re-interventions due for several reasons, …
Support during the whole process
With our experienced and highly trained doctors, you will have the necessary and sufficient supervision to avoid post-operative complications. The skill level lowers the risk of any other possible complications.
Besides, a team of specialists is ready to advise you and give you the necessary information on the plication procedure. Before traveling, or even making the decision to operate, you can interact with them through the information page on our site and have the answers adapted to your case.
You can download the list of exams to do before the intervention by clicking here.
