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What is StomaphyX?
asked 1 year ago by anon
Latest answer by Shawn Garber, MD
Question viewed 321 times
Tags: combination, revision, risk
What is StomaphyX and how does it work on bariatric patients?
2 answers to What is StomaphyX?
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What is Stomaphyx?
Stomaphyx is an endoscopic procedure that involves suctioning the wall of the stomach into a device and placing a plastic t-fastener to form a plication to reduce the volume of the gastric pouch. We were among the first surgeons in the country to perform this procedure and unfortunately this procedure does not work and has been replaced with the ROSE procedure. Any surgeon presently recommending Stomaphyx has no idea what they are doing or just wants to take your money....
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Stomaphyx Procedure
StomaphyX is a transoral device. StomaphyX is introduced into the body through the mouth. The procedure is performed under the visualization of an endoscope inserted down the central shaft of the StomaphyX. Once inside the gastric pouch, a small section of the stomach wall is suctioned up into the device and fastened with a suture-like fastener creating a fold similar to a pleat called a plication. As many as 10-20 plications may be created depending on the needs of the patient.
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David Buchin, MD
Long Island Bariatric Surgeon
Long Island Bariatric Surgeon