LGCP  Restrictive bariatric procedure similar to vertical sleeve gastrectomy without the need for gastric resection  Reducing risks of complications associated with a permanent implant, such as a gastric band  Minimizing the possibility of leaks from staple lines

the procedure  the stomach’s volume is reduced by dissecting the greater omentum and short gastric vessels, as in VSG  and the greater curvature is invaginated using multiple rows of non-absorbable sutures performed over a bougie or endoscope to ensure a patent lumen. 1

Restrictive operation

ADVANTAGE  Laparoscopic  Conservative  Low price  Reversible  Volume residue: 50 cc  EWL: 60% during 6 month  Unrelated to technique morbidity: 2%  Reoperation: 2%  Regain: (10.9%) reoperation with different methods  Safe alternative between restrictive operations

RESULT OF METHOD  False positive sense of thirsty  Effective volume of stomach: 50 cc  Pain or reflux secondary to more intake  Gradually dilation of remnant volume (2 to 4 years) 50 cc to 200 cc  Psychological control to continue diet

 Early results demonstrate that  LGCP, a bariatric weight loss procedure, may have a potentially lower risk profile than other bariatric procedures. 1,2,3 Additional studies are needed to assess long-term efficacy.  1 Ramos A, Galvao Neto M, Galvao M et al. Laparoscopic Greater Curvature Plication: Initial Results of an Alternative Restrictive Bariatric Procedure. Obes Surg 2010; 20 (7): [DSL ] 1 Ramos A, Galvao Neto M, Galvao M et al. Laparoscopic Greater Curvature Plication: Initial Results of an Alternative Restrictive Bariatric Procedure. Obes Surg 2010; 20 (7): [DSL ]   2 Brethauer SA, Harris JL, Kroh M et al. Laparoscopic gastric plication for the treatment of severe obesity. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases May 2010:6 (3):S16. [DSL ] Brethauer SA, Harris JL, Kroh M et al. Laparoscopic gastric plication for the treatment of severe obesity. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases May 2010:6 (3):S16. [DSL ]  3 Talebpour M, Amoli BS. Laparoscopic total gastric vertical plication in morbid obesity. J Laparoendosc A dv Surg Tech A 2007;17(6):793–8. [DSL ] 3 Talebpour M, Amoli BS. Laparoscopic total gastric vertical plication in morbid obesity. J Laparoendosc A dv Surg Tech A 2007;17(6):793–8. [DSL ] 

Has the same result of weight loss as others

Invasiveness of methods METHODEFFECTIVE TIMERESULT Diet & ExercisePermanent<10% EFF Intra gastric balloon2 to 6 months15% EWL, Intolerance in 30% TVGP4 years63% EWL, 2% Complication GB4 years65% EWL, 10-20% Complication, 1% Mortality GBP5-7 years70% EWL, 15% Complication, 1% Mortality IJBLong term80% EWL, 1.5% Mortality, 25% Complication DSBPermanent85% EWL, 2.5% Mortality, 33% Complication

7 YEARS OUTCOME OF TVGP EWL%NOMBER OF CASESDURATION MONTHS YEAR YEARS YEARS YEARS YEARS YEARS 5087 YEARS

Obesity surgery Volume20, Number 7, , DOI: /s Results  All procedures were completed laparoscopically.  Mean operative time was 50 min and mean hospital stay was 36 h.  Patients returned to their regular activities at an average of 7 days following surgery.  No intra-operative complications occurred.  All patients experienced excess weight loss (EWL) of at least 20% after 1 month. Mean EWL was 62% (45% to 77%) in nine patients after 18 months.  There has been no record of weight regain in any patient to date. Conclusions  LGCP is feasible, safe, and effective for at least 18 months when performed on morbidly obese patients. Longer follow-up and prospective comparative trials are needed.

Laparoscopic view

Endoscopic view

Patent lumen after LGCP

Publications  Ramos A, Galvao Neto M, Galvao M et al. Laparoscopic Greater Curvature Plication: Initial Results of an Alternative Restrictive Bariatric Procedure. Obes Surg 2010; 20 (7): [DSL ] Ramos A, Galvao Neto M, Galvao M et al. Laparoscopic Greater Curvature Plication: Initial Results of an Alternative Restrictive Bariatric Procedure. Obes Surg 2010; 20 (7): [DSL ]  Brethauer SA, Harris JL, Kroh M et al. Laparoscopic gastric plication for the treatment of severe obesity. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases May 2010:6(3):S16. [DSL ] Brethauer SA, Harris JL, Kroh M et al. Laparoscopic gastric plication for the treatment of severe obesity. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases May 2010:6(3):S16. [DSL ]  Talebpour M, Amoli BS. Laparoscopic total gastric vertical plication in morbid obesity. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2007;17(6):793–8. [DSL ] Talebpour M, Amoli BS. Laparoscopic total gastric vertical plication in morbid obesity. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2007;17(6):793–8. [DSL ]  Brethauer SA, Harris JL, Chand B, Kroh M, Rogula T, Schauer PR. Initial results of vertical gastric plication for severe obesity. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. Phoenix, Arizona. April 22-25, [DSL ] Brethauer SA, Harris JL, Chand B, Kroh M, Rogula T, Schauer PR. Initial results of vertical gastric plication for severe obesity. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. Phoenix, Arizona. April 22-25, [DSL ]  Brethauer S. Gastric Plication as a Bariatric Procedure. Minimally Invasive Surgery Symposium. San Diego, CA. Feb 22-27, [DSL ] Brethauer S. Gastric Plication as a Bariatric Procedure. Minimally Invasive Surgery Symposium. San Diego, CA. Feb 22-27, [DSL ]  Ramos A, Galvao Neto M, Galvao M et al. Laparoscopic Greater Curvature Plication: An Alternative Restrictive Bariatric Procedure. Bariatric Times. Bariatric Times. May 2010;7(5):8–10. Ramos A, Galvao Neto M, Galvao M et al. Laparoscopic Greater Curvature Plication: An Alternative Restrictive Bariatric Procedure. Bariatric Times. May 2010;7(5):8–10.