What is Gastric Plication (Gastric Folding)?

Gastric plication, also known as gastric folding, is a new restrictive obesity surgery method. In this technique, which restricts the stomach capacity by more than two-thirds, a feeling of satiety occurs with smaller amounts of food, food intake is reduced and weight loss is achieved. The procedure is the inward folding of the stomach on itself.

Who is Suitable for Gastric Fold Surgery?

The criteria valid for other morbid obesity surgery are valid for stomach folding. The gastric folding method has been shown to be a suitable and effective method with low complication rates when compared to other restrictive methods in achieving short-term weight loss. However, we do not have enough data on long-term effects yet.

Are There Advantages of Stomach Folding?

It is seen to be as effective as other restrictive surgeries in the short term.

No cutting is applied.

The risk of complications is low compared to other surgeries.

Since there is no cutting process, expensive stapler materials are not used and therefore the cost is lower.

What are the Disadvantages of Stomach Folding?

There are not enough data on long-term outcomes yet.