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Laparoscopic Gastroplasty (Gastric Plication) in India

Also known as gastric plication, laparoscopic greater curvature plication, stomach folding surgery

Laparoscopic Gastroplasty (Gastric Plication) in India
Cost from$3,800 – $5,000 In hospital1-2 days Stay in India6-8 days SuccessVariable; less long-term data available compared to sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass Procedure time1-2 hours AnaesthesiaGeneral Opinion in24 hours

The short answer

Laparoscopic gastroplasty in India costs between USD 3,800 and USD 5,000 for international patients, a fraction of Western pricing for a comparable bariatric procedure. Rather than removing part of the stomach, the surgeon folds and stitches it inward to reduce its capacity, with no cutting or stapling of stomach tissue and no permanent removal. It is worth knowing this is a less established, less studied procedure than sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass, with more variable long-term weight loss data, so it is best discussed against those alternatives directly with a bariatric surgeon.

About Laparoscopic Gastroplasty (Gastric Plication)

Laparoscopic gastroplasty, also called gastric plication, reduces stomach capacity by folding the stomach wall inward and securing it with sutures, rather than removing or stapling tissue as in sleeve gastrectomy. It is presented as a reversible, tissue-preserving alternative to sleeve gastrectomy, though it is a newer and far less studied procedure, with fewer long-term outcome studies to draw on than the more established bariatric options.

Procedures Available

Standard laparoscopic greater curvature plication folds the outer curve of the stomach, the same area removed in a sleeve gastrectomy, to reduce its volume. Because no stomach tissue is cut or stapled, the procedure is technically reversible, unlike sleeve gastrectomy. It is generally considered for patients with a moderately elevated BMI who want to avoid a permanent, irreversible procedure, rather than as a first-line recommendation for higher BMI or more significant metabolic disease.

Cost

The estimate covers pre-operative evaluation, the surgery, anaesthesia, and hospital stay through discharge. Given the more limited long-term data on this procedure compared to sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass, it's worth discussing directly with the surgeon why gastroplasty is being recommended over those better-established options for your specific case.

How Long the Trip Takes

Most patients plan for 6 to 8 days in India, covering pre-operative evaluation, 1 to 2 days in hospital after surgery, and a short recovery period on a liquid-to-soft diet before flying home.

Choosing a Hospital

Given the more limited evidence base for this procedure, it is worth asking directly about the surgeon's own case volume and results with gastroplasty specifically, and how they compare to sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass for a patient with your BMI and health profile. A reputable bariatric surgeon should be willing to walk through why this option, rather than a more established one, fits your case.

Why patients choose India for this

Cost

Laparoscopic gastroplasty in India costs a fraction of comparable bariatric surgery pricing in the US or UK.

Experienced bariatric teams

India's leading obesity surgery centres offer the full range of bariatric options, letting a surgeon recommend the procedure genuinely best suited to the individual case.

Reversible option

For patients specifically seeking a tissue-preserving, reversible procedure, gastroplasty is among the few bariatric options that doesn't permanently remove stomach tissue.

Full pre-operative workup

Comprehensive evaluation helps determine whether gastroplasty, sleeve gastrectomy, or bypass best fits an individual's BMI and health profile.

Laparoscopic Gastroplasty (Gastric Plication) cost

CountryIndicative cost
India — with Nobel Medi Assistance $3,800 – $5,000
United States$12,000 - $18,000
United Kingdom$9,000 - $14,000
Singapore$7,000 - $11,000
Turkey$3,500 - $5,500

Figures are indicative for international patients and depend on the hospital, the surgeon and your reports. Your exact cost is confirmed in writing after a specialist review — free, and with no obligation.

What the estimate covers

Included

  • Pre-operative consultation and tests
  • Surgeon and anaesthesia fees
  • Operation theatre charges
  • Hospital stay through discharge
  • Initial dietary counselling
  • Follow-up consultation before discharge

Not included

  • Flights and visa fees
  • Accommodation outside the hospital
  • Vitamin and supplement regimen after discharge
  • Revision surgery, such as conversion to sleeve gastrectomy, if weight loss is insufficient
  • Excess skin removal surgery, if wanted after significant weight loss
  • Extended hospital stay if complications arise

How Laparoscopic Gastroplasty (Gastric Plication) is done

  1. EvaluationBlood tests, cardiac clearance, and a nutritional assessment confirm the patient is a suitable candidate.
  2. AnaesthesiaGeneral anaesthesia is administered for the procedure.
  3. Stomach foldingThrough small laparoscopic incisions, the outer curve of the stomach is folded inward and secured with sutures to reduce capacity.
  4. No tissue removalUnlike sleeve gastrectomy, no stomach tissue is cut away or stapled during the procedure.
  5. ClosureIncisions are closed, with the whole procedure typically taking 1 to 2 hours.
  6. Recovery roomThe patient is monitored closely for the first 24 hours before moving to a standard room.

Recovery and what to expect

  • First 48 hoursA clear liquid diet is followed while the stomach heals; mild discomfort is managed with medication.
  • Week 1-2Diet progresses to pureed and then soft foods, following the surgical team's staged plan.
  • Week 3-4Solid foods are gradually reintroduced in small portions; most patients resume light daily activity.
  • Month 2-6Weight loss progress is monitored, with results varying more between individuals than with sleeve gastrectomy or bypass.
  • Long-termRegular follow-up tracks whether weight loss goals are being met, with revision to another bariatric procedure sometimes considered if not.

Specialists who perform this

Where it is done

Frequently asked questions

How much does laparoscopic gastroplasty cost in India?
Between USD 3,800 and USD 5,000.
Is gastroplasty as effective as sleeve gastrectomy?
It has less long-term outcome data available, and results tend to be more variable between patients; this is worth discussing directly with a bariatric surgeon against the more established alternatives.
Is gastroplasty reversible?
Yes, since no stomach tissue is removed or stapled, which distinguishes it from sleeve gastrectomy.
How long is the hospital stay?
Typically 1 to 2 days.
When can I fly home?
Most patients are cleared to travel around 6 to 8 days after surgery.
Will I need vitamin supplements afterward?
Generally recommended, similar to other bariatric procedures, though the effect on nutrient absorption may be less pronounced than with sleeve gastrectomy or bypass.
What if the results aren't sufficient?
Some patients who don't achieve their desired weight loss consider a later revision to sleeve gastrectomy or another bariatric procedure.

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