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The bariclip is a foreign body about 15cm long that is used to clip the stomach.
It is a relatively recent technique that allows for a reversible bariatric intervention.
Studies evaluating the results and safety of the bariclip started with pigs (preclinical phase), moving to the clinical human phase around 2012.
The clip is applied using a laparoscopic approach, with placement of 5 trocars.
The technique is quite simple and the results are very promising.
Long-term follow-up data is lacking, but the bariclip may be a valid alternative to classic bariatric procedures.
