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EVERYTHING THAT NEEDS TO BE KNOWN ABOUT BARICLIP/GASTRICCLIP SURGERY 2023
WHO FOUND BARICLIP/GASTRICCLIP SURGERY AND WHY?
Science that always looks for the better is a dynamic phenomenon ; Scientists are always in need of making varied research about this , as a result of this a natural result which humanity encounters.
To date , Popular operations that are done by bariatric surgeons have typical limitations such as limited applications , side effects and risky sides in weight-loss clinics that treat obesity.
Dr.Jacobs Moises, who has been working in weight-loss operations for 25 years and also has still been working as a medical director in his clinic in Miami in the USA , has collected the advantages of Gastric Sleeve and Gastric Band that have amazing results ,therefore; he has presented the procedure of BariClip/GastricClip operation to literature with the name of Laparoscopic Vertical Gastric Clip (LVGC) or Gastroplasty (LVG). There has been numerous patients that have lost weight with comfort and without surgery risk since 2008 with this procedure which has revolutionized bariatric surgery.
The interest over BariClip/ Gastric Clip surgery has been increasing in all over the world. Results have shown that this has been the most innovative choice in weight-loss surgery. There are a lot of bariatric surgeons who treat their patients successfully with BariClip
WHAT IS BARICLIP / GASTRIC CLIP SURGERY ?
Weight Loss Surgery , Obesity Treatment
Bariclip / Gastric Clip Surgery is a bariatric surgery procedure which enables patients the most comfortable surgical process , minimal surgical risk and permanent loss of weight .
In this procedure stomach is never cut , divided into pieces , stapled , sutured and removed and also there is no risk of bleeding and leakage. Moreover , the anatomy of stomach is not changed and there is no need to stay in hospital therefore quick recovery is enabled and as a result patient turns back to normal life routine within 3 days. There are no complaints about heartburn , digestive troubles , nausea and vomiting. Natural functions are protected and permanent loss of weight is reached. There is no repetitive putting on weight. It is a reversible surgery , if it is necessary , patient gets back to the previous condition. Patient and doctor always have opportunity to apply other procedures. It can be applied into children and elderly people. It is the most comfortable bariatric surgical procedure which has more advantages when compared to other weight loss procedures.
In this procedure stomach is never cut , divided into pieces , stapled , sutured and removed and also there is no risk of bleeding and leakage. Moreover , the anatomy of stomach is not changed and there is no need to stay in hospital therefore quick recovery is enabled and as a result patient turns back to normal life routine within 3 days. There are no complaints about heartburn , digestive troubles , nausea and vomiting. Natural functions are protected and permanent loss of weight is reached. There is no repetitive putting on weight. It is a reversible surgery , if it is necessary , patient gets back to the previous condition. Patient and doctor always have opportunity to apply other procedures. It can be applied into children and elderly people. It is the most comfortable bariatric surgical procedure which has more advantages when compared to other weight loss procedures.
Bearing in mind that Bariclip / Gastric Clip surgery is not Gastric Band - Cuff or Gastric Sleeve , it is a completely different surgical procedure.
HOW IS BARICLIP / GASTRIC CLIP SURGERY PERFORMED?
This procedure which is operated as Laparoscopic (closed surgery) with having several small holes(1cm) is applied with general anesthesia. After reaching stomach via using laparoscopic hand tools , Bariclip/ Gastric Clip is placed vertically to the front and back of the stomach. It is quite an easy procedure which is completed approximately between 30 and 45 minutes when applied by talented surgeons.
Bariclip / Gastric Clip surgery is a weight loss operation which is reversible. If it is necessary because of any reason , patient can be reversed easily back to previous position. Clip can be removed and patient can go back to the previous condition without surgery. And also , it allows to apply other weight loss surgery options. Bariatric surgeon and patient always have the opportunity to have second procedure.
BARICLIP / GASTRIC CLIP SURGERY VIDEO
Bariatric surgeon carefully places the BariClip / Gastric Clip to the around of the stomach in order to close the most of the space of stomach and measures the capacity of the stomach which is remained with using calibration tube. Thanks to the procedure stomach is never cut , divided into pieces , stapled , sutured and removed. BariClip / Gastric Clip is locked with pressing principle and stabilized a few stitches into the stomach wall from the front and back in order to prevent sliding and limited stomach capacity. Stomach is divided into two section one of them is limited zone and outsider zone. The target is to let limited nutriment to the limited stomach and also quick satiety therefore weight loss process has started effectively.
Actually , BariClip / Gastric Clip surgery imitates Gastric Sleeve surgery procedure. However , It applied this imitation with an important difference. Stomach is not cut , sutured or removed. It is possible to get same results of Gastric Sleeve.
As shown on the following picture; in the new vertical small stomach which is limited , it enables quick satiety and as a result it reduces the nutrient consumption to the minimum therefore it helps body to lose weight loss with a spectacular amount.
The special design of BariClip / Gastric Clip applies less pressure on the bottom of stomach. This lower pressure prevents nutrient to pass outsider zone but it allows the liquid to pass outsider zone. Thanks to this qualification it prevents reflux complaint after operation both with tissue nutrition and reverse acid flow directed to this zone.
Clip is stabilized to the stomach wall with a few stitches in BariClip / Gastric Clip surgery . It is impossible to have any cut , stamp or stitches in any place of stomach. It doesn’t have the risk of gastric bleeding after having Gastric Sleeve and Gastric Bypass procedures but also it gives same weight loss results.
Moreover, Patients of Gastric Sleeve and Gastric Bypass may have lose weight but patient might put on weight with when having similar diet habits and letting the stomach widen again this situation is called revision surgery in literature. The number of people who need this has been increasing.
BariClip / Gastric Clip is a medical tool which can remain on the stomach for a long time and also it prevents putting on weight when it is placed. Therefore , it enables permanent stabilization on weight. And also , it provides diet habits easily. When patient comes to the target weight and getting the habit of balanced diet , it can be removed as it is requested.
WHO IS SUITABLE FOR BARICLIP / GASTRICCLIP SURGERY ?
BARICLIP / GASTRIC CLIP SURGERY CAN BE APPLIED TO THE YOUNG PEOPLE
Obesity has been increasing over children and teenagers as well as adults.
According to the World Obesity Federation’s report , the half of the world population may be over weight or obese until 2035 and the hardest surges has been expected among children and teenagers.
Approximately 2.6 billion people over 8 billion of world population are already over weight and obese , COVID quarantines has prevented to collect data over it but most probably tendency has been increased. According to the World Obesity map which is the fifth publication of 2023 before World Obesity Date which was celebrated on 4th of March means that systematical data which was collected until 2016.
It is recorded that pandemic has decreased the physical activity and has increased the tendency of unhealthy diet with dozens of surveys which has been applied worldwide .
It is clearly seem that obesity has been increasing rapidly over children. According to the report, %10 of males and %8 of females who were between 5 and 19 were obese in 2020. There rates have been doubled or more until 2035. Obesity is a pandemic illness of our age when we foresee that a young person who is obese is going to be an obese in adulthood %80.
It is really crucial for the parents of these obese children and teenagers or who have tendency to obesity before being too late for the treatment.
What can cause obesity on a teenager ?
Childhood obesity is surprising because of lots of aspects. Doctors can’t completely understand how body controls weight and fast. On the other hand , reason seems simple. A person who gains calories more than he/she exercises , puts on weight. But Lots of things’ combination can cause obesity on a teenager. These can be related to it ;
- Genes
- Socioeconomic problems
- How body transports nutrient to energy (Metabolism)
- Lack of sleep
- Life style choices
- Emotional Problems
- Some endocrine disorders , illnesses and medications.
Which young people are under the risk of obesity ?
These are the risks which will put your child into obesity risk ;
Genes : Obesity can be inherited by family. Having an obese parent mat increase the risk of it. Experts have been looking for the bonding of obesity and genes and constantly changing environment.
Metabolism: Each body consumes energy in a different way. Metabolism and hormones don’t affect everybody in same way. They can play a role to put on weight on children and teenagers.
Life Style Choices: Excessive eating disorders and a life without less exercise can contribute into obesity. Diet which contains high sugar , fat rich and refined food can cause putting on weight. Lack of regular exercise can be a reason. Children who watch TV and sit in front of computer screen can be under effect.
What are symptoms of obesity on a teenager ?
Excessive body fat is the main symptom of obesity. However , measuring body fat directly is difficult. A guide which is called Body mass index (BMI) is used to estimate this. BMI uses the weight and height to get a result. Later , Result has been compared on children with gender who are between 2 and 20 ages.
An over weight teenager has BMI between %85 and %95 according to age and gender. If BMI is over %95 , that person is an obese according to his/her age.
How obesity is diagnosed on a teenager ?
Obesity is diagnosed by a health institution. BMI is generally used to define obesity on teenagers. There are two categories ;
Category of over 30 BMI or %95 according to his/her age. BMI findings on this category means that teenager must undergo medical examinations.
A child should under go medical screening over 5 health risk field whose BMI is between %85 and %95 or equals BMI 30 , whichever is lower .
- Inherited Cardiovascular illness , high cholesterol , diabetes or history of obesity.
- High blood pressure
- Total cholesterol level
- High increase on BMI over years
- Concerns about weight and additionally child who has concerns about weight himself/herself
How obesity is treated on a teenager ?
The first way which needs to be tried is to go on diet , do exercise and change of behaviors likewise on adults however children and also adults fail on these programs mostly. It is possible to have successful results with Bariatric surgery.
WHY BARICLIP / GASTRIC CLIP SURGERY IS THE FIRST CHOICE ON ADULT AND TEENAGER OBESITY TREATMENT?
- It is reversible surgery and patient can get back to the current condition if it is required.
- None part of stomach is not cut , stapled , sutured and removed .
- Gastric bleeding and no risk of gastric leaking .
- It doesn’t change anatomy.
- It doesn’t require hospital stay.
- Provides quick recovery.
- There won’t be any reflux , nausea , vomit and digestion system complaints after operation.
- Effective weight loss results are reached with keeping natural conditions.
- There is no risk of putting on weight again.
- It can be applied on people whose BMI(Body Mass Index) is >29 or >%95 from the age of 13.
HOW IS THE PROCESS AFTER BARICLIP/GASTRIC CLIP SURGERY ?
Person who has BariClip / Gastric Clip surgery doesn’t have to stay in hospital. This treatment is suitable for daily treatment procedure and if person wants to stay in hospital , he/she can stay for one night. Comfort is enabled after operation because there is no cut , stamp or removal. After operation 20 steps short walks are suggested after 2 or 3 hours passed. Within time walking distance can be extended. Liquid nutrition should be preferred on first and second day. After 3 and 5 days passed from the operation patient can get back to his/her normal life condition.
WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS OF BARICLIP / GASTRIC CLIP SURGERY ?
Possible complications after BariClip / Gastric Clip surgery is really low or none compared to other bariatric surgeries. Because stomach is not cut , stamped or stitched. Pressing principle is used. Therefore , there is no risk of gastric bleeding or gastric leaking. It has standart laparoscopic operation risks which is done under general anesthesia. In long term , there may have slide on the place of clip so new operation can be done and clip is stabilized or removed.
HOW LONG DOES BARICLIP / GASTRIC CLIP STAY ?
Clip can stay at least 20 years or more because of being produced with advanced materials and being compatible to body.
WHAT IS IN BARICLIP / GASTRIC CLIP ?
It contains titanium and medical silicon which are compatible to body and used in medicine and other sectors for ages.
IS BARICLIP / GASTRIC CLIP FELT ?
There can be mild pain on left upper stomach zone in some circumstances and after excessive weight loss on young patients. It can pass with anti-inflammatory drugs.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO GET PREGNANT WHEN WE HAVE BARICLIP/GASTRIC CLIP ?
In the first year protection is suggested in order to balance and accordance with the body because weight loss increases fertility. However, patients who get pregnant with BariClip / Gastric Clip didn’t have any unexpected effect.
CAN I DO EXERCISE WITH BARICLIP / GASTRIC CLIP ?
After recovery , any kind of exercise can be done but if there is disturbance after some kind of exercise , it should be avoided to do that exercise.
CAN BARICLIP / GASTRIC CLIP BE REMOVED ?
Because of the risk of putting on weight again , removal is not suggested except medical reasons. But , It can be removed easily as if required.
DOES BARICLIP / GASTRIC CLIP RESEMBLE GASTRIC BAND ?
It is certainly not a band. It is completely a different product and it enables to lose weight. If it is compared with traditional band , it has minimum effect.
WHAT ARE THE BARICLIP / GASTRIC CLIP SURGERY ADVANTAGES ?
While BariClip / Gastric Clip surgery can be applied on patients of teenagers and elders whose BMI (body mass index) is over 29 , Gastric Sleeve and Gastric Bypass surgery is medical obligation if there is an associated disease (which obesity caused) and BMI is over 35 or If there isn’t any associated disease in condition of having BMI over 40.
The possibility of application on patients who are teenagers and elders BariClip / Gastric Clip surgery enables more opportunity to people who want to lose weight.
BariClip / Gastric Clip surgery is a revolutionized procedure in obesity treatment. It has more advantages than other weight loss operations.
To understand the statement above , we need to know Bariatric surgery procedures better.
WHAT ARE BARIATRIC SURGERY PROCEDURES ?
Bariatric surgery has been grouped under two main titles one is surgical and the other is endoscopic procedures. To date, applied surgical procedures are Gastric Sleeve , Gastric Bypass and Gastric Band , endoscopic procedures are Gastric Balloon and Gastric Botox
