Laparoscopic Greater Curvature Plication for the Treatment of Obesity: a Systematic Review.

Background: During the last decade, laparoscopic greater curvature plication (LGCP) has been used as a bariatric procedure for the treatment of obesity, regarded as less invasive and less expensive than other surgical bariatric procedures. We aimed to systematically review the literature and highlight recent clinical data regarding outcomes of LGCP in the treatment of obesity.

Methods: A comprehensive research of Pubmed database on LGCP was performed.

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for the treatment of idiopathic intracranial hypertension in patients with severe obesity.

Background: Severe obesity is a major risk factor for idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). Data on the role of bariatric surgery for the treatment of this condition are scarce.

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) on treating IIH in severely obese patients.