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Some gastric bypass patients
see a weight gain after 3-5
years due to an enlarged
stomach pouch or an increase
in the size of the stoma
(the opening at the bottom
of the stomach pouch). This
results in a reduced ability
to feel full after small
meals.
In the past revision surgery
to reduce the size of the
pouch or stoma meant a
longer surgery with a higher
rate of complications than
the original bypass surgery.
Today there is a new,
non-surgical option to
reduce the size of the pouch
and stoma. This procedure
involve the use of an
endoscope which is inserted
into the stomach via the
mouth while the patient is
under heavy sedation.
The procedure typically take
less than an hour and
because there are no
incisions, patients can
return home the same day
after a short recovery and
observation period.
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StomaphyX TM
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StomaphyX is a new
transoral device.
StomaphyX is
introduced into the
body, not through an
incision, but
through a natural
body orifice, the
mouth. The procedure
is performed under
visualization by an
endoscope inserted
down the central
shaft of the
StomaphyX. Once
inside the stomach,
a small section of
the stomach wall is
suctioned up into
the device and
fastened with a
suture-like fastener
creating a fold
called a plication
(See enclosed
picture). As many as
10-20 plications may
be created depending
on the needs of the
patient.
Click to view
animation.
Physicians offering
the StomaphyX
Procedure at St.
Francis Hospital:
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