Endoscopic Gastric Sleeve
weight loss of 15-20% of excess body weight within the first year
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is a minimally invasive weight-loss procedure that uses an endoscopic suturing device to reduce the stomach’s size and volume by about 70%.
Average weight loss of 15-20% of excess body weight within the first year, with continued weight loss over the following years.
- Procedure: No cuts are made during endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty. Instead, a specialized suturing device is inserted through the throat and down to the stomach. The endoscopist then creates folds in the stomach, effectively reducing its capacity.
- Weight Loss Mechanism: With a smaller stomach volume, you feel full with less food, leading to reduced caloric intake. Over time, this results in weight loss.
- Commitment: It’s essential to follow the dietary and lifestyle advice provided during this period. Remember that endoscopic gastric sleeve requires commitment to lifestyle changes for long-term success.
- Benefits: Weight loss reduces risks of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and certain cancers leading to improved overall health.
- Minimally invasive: No surgical incisions.
- Lower risk of complications
- Quick recovery
- Less invasive
- Shorter recovery time and hospital stay
- Effective weight loss with improvement in obesity-related health conditions
- Potential for complications such as bleeding, infection, or injury during the procedure
- Risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) worsening or developing