Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) is ideal for patients who have a BMI of at least 30 and have not been successful in losing weight with diet and exercise. It is also a less invasive option for those who do not want or cannot undergo gastric bypass, or those whose physical condition prevents bariatric surgery. The most important condition is to commit to the health and nutrition program during treatment.
It is 70-80% smaller than the initial size. It limits the number of calories absorbed by the stomach and prolongs the time food stays in the stomach, making the feeling of fullness longer.
It is a non-surgical weight loss procedure.
No incision or no cut. The procedure takes 30-45 mins. Some patients can be discharged a couple of hours after the ESG. You can return to work a couple of days after ESG.
Procedure
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Type Of Procedure
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Required Hospitalization
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Return to work
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Average Excessive Weight Loss
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Average Total Body Weight Loss
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Complications
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Procedure
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
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Type Of Procedure
Non-Surgical Surgery
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Required Hospitalization
No, Ambulatory
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Return to work
2-3 days
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Average Excessive Weight Loss
50%-60%
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Average Total Body Weight Loss
20%
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Complications
Rare <1%
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Procedure
Gastric Sleeve
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Type Of Procedure
Surgery
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Required Hospitalization
Yes, 1-3 days
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Return to work
1-2 weeks
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Average Excessive Weight Loss
60%-70%
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Average Total Body Weight Loss
20%-30%
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Complications
2.6% (0.11% mortality)
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