Name: Three-Layer Gastric Plication (LGP) | Βαριατρική χειρουργική
Published: 2025-10-15T13:02:28+00:00

What is it?

Surgery duration: 60–70 min
Hospital stay: 1–2 days
Recovery time: ≈ 2 weeks

Gastric plication folds the stomach inward, reducing its volume to mimic sleeve restriction—without cutting or removing tissue.

Moderate weight loss: Typically 15–20% TWL (variable results, generally less than sleeve).
Less invasive: No resection or intestinal bypass.
Improvement of associated health problems.
Technically simpler, but precision is critical—incorrect folding can cause strictures or poor outcomes.
Faster recovery and short hospital stay.
Long-term success depends on adherence to diet and lifestyle recommendations.