Key Points1. Laparoscopic gastric greater curve plication (LGCP) may lead to complications such as gastric obstruction, abscess formation, and gastric perforation.2. Despite limited data on cost comparison and complications, LGCP is still performed for perceived cost-effectiveness.3. Rare cases of gastrogastric intussusception after LGCP highlight the need for surgical intervention and conversion to an alternative procedure.
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