Gastric Sleeve Plication in Mexico

Sleeve Plication, or gastric sleeve plication, is a new bariatric surgery that is poised to be less invasive and fully reversible. Similar to Gastric Banding, Sleeve Plication doesn’t change the digestive track or cut the stomach. In both cases, the stomach is manipulated to reduce stomach capacity and therefore lose weight. Sleeve plication surgery falls into the restrictive weight-loss surgery category.

Sleeve Plication uses sutures to reduce the capacity of stomach in a “sleeve” shape. By reducing the gastric capacity (about 90%) a person will feel fuller faster allowing them to lose weight in a similar way of gastric banding. Sleeve Plication Surgery is currently being used more and more for various individuals because of its benefits.

Gastric Sleeve Plication Benefits

• Sleeve Plication is does not cut the stomach
• No digestive track changes, resulting in less side effects and complications.
• Sleeve Plication calls for a quick hospital time, usually just a few nights.
• No “off limit” foods
• First research says there is comparable weight-loss to gastric bypass surgery.

Gastric Sleeve Plication vs Other Bariatric Surgeries

Like most bariatric surgeries, gastric sleeve plication is preformed laparoscopically. Because sleeve plication is a newer surgery type, there is not a lot known about the surgery’s risk and complication rates. However, one research found that the weight-loss achieved 1-year after surgery was comparable to gastric bypass surgery.

Gastric Sleeve Plication is closely related to Gastric Banding surgery. Both are ideal for individuals with lower BMI types, both are minimally invasive and both are reversible.

Gastric Sleeve Plication Candidacy

The ideal candidate for sleeve plication are candidates that have lower BMIs, and lower health risks. BMIs below 40 would be ideal, assuming there isn’t severe co-morbidities. Patients must be between 18 and 65 years old.

Price of Gastric Sleeve Plication

The cost of gastric sleeve plication can vary depending on hospital fees, surgeon fees, and various anesthesia costs. The average costs of sleeve plication ranges between $15,000 to $25,000, with the medium trending upward. By having the surgery in Mexico, patients can stand to save thousands of dollars, compared to U.S. prices.