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Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)
- Minimally invasive, outpatient method reduces the stomach's capacity
- Option for patients who may not be candidates for more invasive surgical procedures or those looking for a less invasive approach to weight loss or who don't want to be on weight loss medications indefinitely
- Ideal for people with a BMI between 30 and 50
- Reversible
How it Works
- Endoscope (flexible tube with camera) is fitted with stitching tools into the stomach to reduce the stomach's size by 70%
- No incisions are made; the endoscope reshapes and sutures the stomach
- Promotes sense of fullness, reduces food intake
Results
- Patients can expect to lose 15-20% of their body weight within one year
- Patients can reverse the procedure if they wish to in the future
