The “Le Goff Technique (GPSP) ” consists of a gastric banding with fixing of the band and partial gastric plicature, associated with pre- and post-operative medical-psychological treatment.
In addition to the placing of the band, the top of the stomach is folded over (greater tuberosity) to over the band itself.
In addition, this lower valve stimulates the IGLE satiety centres in the basal state in the wall of the abdominal oesophagus.
This procedure must be associated with multidisciplinary medical-surgical, nutritional, psychiatric-psychanalytical treatment, two to four visits in the first year, with the accent firmly on the psychological factors (psychotherapy support often indicated) and a resumption of sport.
The method can also be adjustable. The band is inflated and/or deflated by the surgeon in radiology, who can judge how the band is working, the weight loss according to tightness, the adaptation and acceptance of the band by the patient and thus whether the band is working.
Why Use The Le Goff Technique (GPSP)?
How was the Le Goff Technique (GPSP) invented? Dr Jean-Yves Le Goff explains:
“In 1994-1995, my Belgian friend Guy-Bernard Cadière, inventor of the laparoscopic band, told me that the main issue with the band was the fact that it often slipped. A solution therefore had to be found to attach it firmly. I had the idea of folding over the upper part of the stomach on the band to be able to avail of stable anchoring points and thus reduce the stomach cavity. The problems of dilatation due to slipping are greatly reduced. Patients usually have a great feeling of satiety, with low food intake. Weight loss is then very rapid.”
This is a minimally-invasive, reversible and non-aggressive procedure without mutilations. For 23 years, it has been widely proven. This is why I am making it known today. It is an alternative to be offered without the morbidity and mortality of other types of surgery.