Incisionless Gastric Surgery using Stomaphyx™

We are very pleased to announce that L.A. Bariatric Center is now offering a new, less invasive surgical option to treat weight regain in post-Roux-en-Y gastric bypass patients.  A revolutionary surgical approach, Natural Orifice Surgery (NOS), is the next generation in the evolution of minimally invasive surgery.   Advances in technology now facilitate access to internal organs via natural orifices, such as the mouth. 

Most gastric bypass patients obtain excellent weight loss after surgery. Some patients however, experience weight regain years after their original bypass surgery. This weight regain may be caused by a gradual enlargement of the stomach pouch or stoma (the connection between the stomach pouch and small intestine). We recognize this is a source of frustration and health concern and it has motivated us to pursue new options and potential solutions for our patients. Revision of the gastric pouch using the StomaphyX™ device is one of those options.

StomaphyX™ is a pioneering device.  It decreases pouch and stoma size to recreate a restriction to encourage weight loss. This technique does not require surgical incisions. Instead, StomaphyX is introduced trans-orally, meaning through the mouth. The procedure is performed under the visualization of an endoscope inserted down the central shaft of the StomaphyX™. Suture-like fasteners are placed in the stomach pouch creating folds similar to pleats. These plications reduce pouch size and stoma diameter.  The Stomaphyx device is expected to provide important advantages, including, less risk than traditional surgery, minimal post-operative pain, fast recovery time, and no scarring.

Please contact our office for more information about StomaphyX™ and Natural Orifice Surgery.