Patient info for Stomaphyx

1. Incisionless
Revisional Weight Loss Surgery
How StomaphyX Works
StomaphyX device is gently
lowered through the mouth
into the stomach pouch
Inside the stomach pouch a
large tissue fold is suctioned
into the chamber and
fastened into place with a
suture-like fastener, creating
a large plication
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StomaphyX® Plus
reducing the volume of the
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2. While most bariatric patients are success stories,
Now there is a No Incision solution for post bariatric patients who
Need a little help for continuing weight loss
Have experienced some weight regain
Real Results
Are su ering from heartburn/re ux Without an Incision
Are experiencing severe dumping syndrome | Ask us for a StomaphyX consultation |
(including symptomatic hypoglycemia and diarrhea)
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Before After
Why am I gaining weight after bariatric surgery? How does StomaphyX work?
Photo courtesy: Jacques Himpens, MD, Dendermonde, BE
Many bariatric procedures incorporate a restrictive component. By StomaphyX works by reducing the size and compliance of the stomach pouch
reducing the size of the stomach and/or the ow of food into the after bariatric surgery. This slows the ow of food into the intestine and
intestine, food consumption can be reduced and weight loss, often
dramatic, is possible. Unfortunately for those trying to lose weight, experienced improvement in re ux, dumping syndrome and symptomatic
the stomach is a very compliant organ. Even with drastic reduction diarrhea and a level of satiety reminiscent of shortly after their bariatric
in size during surgery, over time, the stomach pouch and/or procedure.
stoma (opening from the stomach pouch to intestines) can stretch
allowing food to move more rapidly into the intestine, allowing What happens during treatment? Enlarged Stoma
larger meals, lessening that “full” feeling (satiety), and potentially
leading to weight gain. The StomaphyX procedure is performed safely, quickly, comfortably with no
incisions and requires minimal patient downtime. Before your procedure you What can I expect after treatment?
Who can bene t from StomaphyX? Most patients can return to work the next day or within a few
be given general anesthesia. While you are sleeping, the exible StomaphyX
StomaphyX can be used to restore gastric pouch restriction, reduce device will be gently lowered through your mouth into your stomach. Once experience some discomfort in your chest, nose and/or throat for
pouch compliance, slow the passage of solid food into the intestine inside the stomach, a small section of the stomach wall will be pulled into
and create a barrier to re ux. the device and fastened with a suture-like fastener creating a fold called a asked to restrict physical activity and will be given dietary guidelines
StomaphyX can be used as a follow-up to: to help maximize your success.
place where the esophagus meets the stomach to address speci c conditions.
Typically 20 or so plications will be created resulting in reduction of the size of What results can I expect?
may or may not be requested to stay the night in the hospital. StomaphyX is a tool that will aid weight loss in conjunction with
stapling) a healthy diet and exercise and strict adherence to post procedure
experience has shown signi cant weight loss with an average of
20% of excess body weight lost in as little as 3 months. In addition,
substantial improvement to complete resolution of symtoms may
StomaphyX has been shown clinically to: be experienced by those patients su ering from post bariatric re ux
surgery
 Is StomaphyX safe?
The StomaphyX procedure has been shown to be safe in clinical use
in practices worldwide. Because StomaphyX is inserted through the
hypoglycemia and diarrhea in some patients
(Large tissue folds created) mouth, and there are no incisions, it is nearly non-invasive.