Gastric Plication
A reversible weight loss surgery that folds and stitches the stomach to reduce its size without removing tissue.
Plain English
Patient-Friendly Explanation
Gastric plication is a weight loss surgery where the stomach is folded and stitched to reduce its size by about 70%, without removing any tissue. This helps you feel full after eating much smaller portions and can lead to significant weight loss over time.
Medical
Clinical Definition
Gastric plication, also known as laparoscopic greater curvature plication (LGCP), is a restrictive bariatric procedure that folds the greater curvature of the stomach inward and sutures it in place, reducing gastric volume without resection or implantation of a foreign device. It aims to replicate the restrictive effect of sleeve gastrectomy while being potentially reversible and avoiding staple lines.
Key Insight
Why It Matters
Though less common than sleeve gastrectomy, gastric plication offers a reversible option with fewer long-term nutritional complications. Dr Joseph Wang can discuss whether this or another bariatric approach best suits your health profile and weight management goals.
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Medically reviewed by
Family Physician & Registered Acupuncturist, Accord Medical Clinic. MBBS (NUS), Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (NUS), Graduate Diploma in Acupuncture (Singapore College of TCM).
Last reviewed: August 2026
This page is general health education, not medical advice. Whether any treatment is appropriate for you is a decision made in consultation after assessment.