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How effective is gastric plication?

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Dr. Tracy Berg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Bariatric procedures: Bariatrics is the science of weight reduction for obese patients. There are several surgeries inside the field of bariatrics, lap band, gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, duodenal switch, and gastric plication. There are several medical therapies inside this field. Ok to check with your doc, get a referral to your local bariatric center and explore the best option for you. All can be effective.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Very: The procedure has shown similar results as rny - but all procedures are dependent on patients changing lifestyles.

Answered 12/11/2012

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