The best replacement for plication is sleeve.

The best alternatives to plication are rated as following:
★★★★★  sleeve
★★★★  imbrication
★★★  gastric sleeve
★★  vsg
★★  sleeve gastrectomy
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Speaking about plication, one probably shouldn't forget about lap band.

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