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Bariclip Removal and Conversion to Gastric Sleeve: A Case Report
Ricardo Xavier Cuellar-Tamez1, Milton Alberto Muñoz Leija2, Omar F Wong Rodríguez1
1Surgery Department, Hospital Zambrano Hellion TecSalud, San Pedro Garza García, MEX.
Cureus
|November 11, 2024
Summary
Laparoscopic bariclip gastroplasty (LBCG) can lead to weight regain, a rare complication. This case study details a successful conversion to gastric sleeve (GS) surgery for a patient experiencing this issue.
Area of Science:
- Bariatric surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Obesity management
Background:
- Obesity is a major global health challenge.
- Bariatric surgery offers effective weight loss solutions.
- Laparoscopic bariclip gastroplasty (LBCG) is a recent restrictive bariatric procedure.

