Understand gastric plication, the options to discuss with a qualified clinician and what to confirm before planning a visit to Shiraz.
Key points
- Discuss your individual suitability, alternatives and risks with the treating clinician.
- Ask for written preparation and recovery instructions, including your medicines and follow-up.
- Confirm the healthcare facility, full costs and arrangements before booking travel.
On this page
- What are the advantages and of gastric plication over other methods?
- What are the common side effects and risks of gastric plication?
- What to do before a gastric plication?
- Gastric plication recovery and post-operative care
- Gastric plication vs. gastric sleeve
- A practical point for your care
- Planning treatment in Shiraz
- Sources
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What are the advantages and of gastric plication over other methods?
Gastric plication has a number of advantages over other gastric sleeve procedures. They are as follows:
- Gastric plication is somehow reversible and the stomach can be reversed to its original shape in case complications occur or you change your mind after surgery. A gastric plication also can be turned into a gastric sleeve or gastric bypass if needed.
- Unlike gastric sleeve, no part of the stomach is removed in gastric plication.
- Unlike gastric bypass and Duodenal switch, the digestive system isn’t rearranged in gastric plication and the absorption process isn’t affected.
- Unlike lap-band and gastric balloon, no foreign object is inserted into the body.
- Gastric plication is cheaper than gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.
- A second surgery can be performed on the stomach in case it stretches and enlarges over time.
What are the common side effects and risks of gastric plication?
Gastric plication was invented to overcome some of the drawbacks of other bariatric surgeries. However, it is still a surgery and carries potential risks and complications. The risks include:
- Slight bleeding
- Injury to other organs
- Infection
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Complications related to general anesthesia
What to do before a gastric plication?
- Consult a nutrition specialist
- Talk to your surgeon before the surgery and make sure you are well-informed about the surgery, including results, potential the complications and recovery
- Discuss your current medications with your doctor
- Make arrangements for your transportation after surgery
- Quit smoking at a few weeks before the appointment
- Make sure that you are psychologically and mentally prepared for the surgery.
Gastric plication recovery and post-operative care
Here are a few post-op tips for gastric plication recovery.
- To avoid vomiting, do not drink while eating. There is not enough room for both liquids and solid foods at the same time
Gastric plication vs. gastric sleeve
A gastric plication works in the same way as the sleeve gastrectomy does, with the only difference being that it doesn’t involve cutting away a portion of the stomach.
The amount of weight loss in gastric sleeve and plication is similar. Gastric sleeve is not a reversible surgery, but a gastric plication can be reversed if the patient happens to be unsatisfied later on. Some side effects such as nausea and vomiting are more common after gastric plication, while leakage is more common in the gastric sleeve. The length of hospital stay in both procedures is the same.
A practical point for your care
Weight-loss surgery requires a personalised eating plan, monitoring of nutrition and long-term follow-up. Follow the bariatric team’s staged diet and supplement instructions rather than using a fixed online schedule.[1]
Planning treatment in Shiraz
Ask SanaMedTour about the appropriate specialty, appointment arrangements and practical support for your visit. The treating clinician confirms the diagnosis, treatment options, suitability and follow-up after assessment.
Request an itemised written quote identifying the clinician, facility, tests, treatment, medicines, reviews and any accommodation or transfers included.
Sources
[1] NHS: Recovering from weight-loss surgery — supports the individual-care planning note above. ↑ Back to text
Editorial adaptation: 25 October 2026. General information for planning and discussion; your clinician’s individual instructions take priority.