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Laparoscopic gastric plication for the treatment of severe obesity

  • Interventional procedures guidance
  • Reference number: IPG432
  • Published:  27 November 2012

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  • NICE encourages further research on laparoscopic gastric plication for severe obesity, which should include information about long-term efficacy and safety, and specifically how the procedure influences further gastric surgery. Comparison with alternative procedures would be useful.

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