Overview
Numerous bariatric surgery procedures are available today, but they are not created equal.

The type of bariatric surgical procedure a person undergoes often depends on numerous factors including current weight, desired weight loss goal, age, and overall physical condition.

Factors may also be determined by the presence of comorbidity factors including conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or weight-bearing issues.

Discuss the variety of bariatric surgery procedures and options available to you based on individualized case scenarios.

Gastric Plication
Gastric plication procedures are among the newest in the field of bariatric surgery. Such procedures promote long-term nutritional and weight loss management.

Performed with a laparoscope, the procedure offers small incisions, accelerated healing time, and reduced risk of complications.

The gastric plication procedure reduces the size of the stomach. During the procedure, the stomach is essentially folded in half lengthwise, creating a longer, thinner tube-like structure out of the stomach.

The folding process reduces the size of the stomach by approximately 70%.

This procedure does not affect the small intestine where it connects to the stomach, offering the patient complete and normal digestive functions, actions and breakdown of nutrients and foods, and enables the small intestine to absorb nutrients.

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