Ineffectiveness of Transfixing Sutures in Enhancing Weight Loss Following Gastric Plication: A Case Report

Endoscopic gastric plication is an emerging procedure for obesity management, facilitated by advances in intraluminal suturing technology. However, concerns persist regarding the complete transfixion of sutures and their long-term durability. We present the case of a 28-year-old patient with a BMI o...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2024-11, Vol.16 (11), p.e73770
Main Authors: Del Castillo, Juan Carlos, Velasquez, Alvaro, Agredo Garcia, Valeria, Vernaza Trujillo, David Alexander
Format: Article
Language:English
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Gastroenterology
General Surgery
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Summary:Endoscopic gastric plication is an emerging procedure for obesity management, facilitated by advances in intraluminal suturing technology. However, concerns persist regarding the complete transfixion of sutures and their long-term durability. We present the case of a 28-year-old patient with a BMI of 31 kg/m² who underwent laparoscopic gastric plication using nonabsorbable sutures to ensure complete transfixion under direct visualization. The procedure's effectiveness and durability were evaluated through clinical and endoscopic follow-up.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.73770