Title of article :
Three-year experience of laparoscopic greater curvature plication in the treatment of morbid obesity
Author/Authors :
Samir, Mohamed University of Alexandria - Medical Research Institute - Department of Clinical and Experimental Surgery, Egypt , Ahmed, Yasser University of Alexandria - Medical Research Institute - Department of Clinical and Experimental Surgery, Egypt , Ibrahim, Mohamed University of Alexandria - Medical Research Institute - Department of Clinical and Experimental Surgery, Egypt
Abstract :
Background: Laparoscopic greater curvature plication ( LGCP) is a new restrictive bariatric procedure. The aim of the present study is to report the outcome of LGCP in 40 morbidly obese patients over a period of 3 years of follow-up. Patients and methods: All procedures were completed laparoscopically. The mean operative time was 123.5 min ( 85–200 min) and the mean duration of hospital stay was 1.1 days (1–3 days). No intraoperative complications were reported. The mean excess weight loss was 34.93 ± 19.85% at the end of the study. Conclusion: LGCP is feasible and safe when applied to morbidly obese patients, but it has an unsustainable effect on weight loss.
Keywords :
gastric placation , laparoscopic , morbid obesity
Journal title :
The Egyptian Journal of Surgery
Journal title :
The Egyptian Journal of Surgery
