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ArticleObesity surgery2024

BariClip: Outcomes and Complications from a Single-Center Experience.

Marta Bonaldi, Matteo Uccelli, Yong Ha Lee, Carolina Rubicondo, Francesca Ciccarese, Stefano Olmi

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Marta BonaldiPoliclinico San Marco, Bergamo, Italy. met.89@hotmail.it.
Matteo UccelliPoliclinico San Marco, Bergamo, Italy.
Yong Ha LeePoliclinico San Marco, Bergamo, Italy.
Carolina RubicondoPoliclinico San Marco, Bergamo, Italy.
Francesca CiccaresePoliclinico San Marco, Bergamo, Italy.
Stefano OlmiPoliclinico San Marco, Bergamo, Italy.

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Abstract

backgroundLaparoscopic BariClip gastroplasty (LBCG) is a new reversible bariatric procedure designed to replicate the restrictive effects of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) by placing a clip vertically on the stomach. This technique achieves gastric lumen restriction without the need for resection, ensuring organ preservation and reversibility. However, concerns have arisen regarding potential complications such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), slippage, or erosion of the stomach. The aim of the study is to evaluate the outcomes and complications of LBCG.

methodsThis is a monocentric retrospective study. We analyzed 149 patients who underwent LBCG procedure between July 2021 and November 2023. A minimum follow-up period of 6 months was observed for all patients, recording clinically relevant GERD through GERD-Q score questionnaires. Weight loss was monitored through body mass index (BMI) and % total weight loss (%TWL), registered during follow-up visits.

resultsOverall, 149 patients were eligible for this study. Overall complication rate was 8% (12/149). The average BMI went from 40 ± 4.37 kg/m

conclusionsLBCG remains an experimental procedure that must be approached with caution. Nonetheless, the potential of LBCG to reproduce the effects of LSG while reducing GERD makes it a promising new reversible option for the treatment of morbid obesity.

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Gastroesophageal RefluxGastroplastyLaparoscopyObesity, MorbidPostoperative ComplicationsWeight LossAdultBody Mass IndexFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeBariatric surgeryBariClipB-ClampGERDHigh-resolution manometry

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