Bariatric surgery has become increasingly popular over the last few decades as a result of the rise in obesity around the world. Surgery such as gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric banding are the most popular types of bariatric surgery due to the impact they have on a patient’s long-term weight loss. However, not everyone likes the idea of having surgery with incisions and for this reason, it seems that the more options must be available where people can find something that suits them.
The Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty is the non-surgical weight loss procedure that offers excellent weight loss without requiring abdominal incisions.
What is Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty?
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) uses an endoscope (a tube with a camera attached which is inserted orally down a patient’s throat) as opposed to making incisions to perform the surgery. ESG works by partitioning the stomach into a slowly emptying upper part and a normally functioning lower part. This will reduce the gastric volume of the stomach by up to 50 – 60% as well as alter the way that the stomach functions. ESG avoids removal of the stomach. Often patients can leave hospital on the same day following ESG.
Does Endoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy work?
Although this is a relatively new procedure, the results so far are promising. Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty can lead to good weight loss.
A recent study of people with an average BMI of 34, found that ESG led to an average weight loss of around 18kgs 6 months post-op. At a higher BMI of around 40, ESG resulted in an average weight loss of 33kgs 6 months post-op.
ESG is a procedure to help restrict the amount of food you eat by affecting your hunger, capacity and the rate at which you consume food. Due to a smaller stomach size, patients find that after eating a much smaller quantity of food than usual, they have a feeling of satisfaction (or that they have eaten enough). Furthermore, it seems that solid food leaves the stomach more slowly which helps prolong appetite suppression between meals.
As with other forms of bariatric surgery, ESG may also improve conditions related to being overweight such as:
- Heart disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Pressure
- Sleep Apnea
- Gastroesophageal reflux
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy at Mohak Bariatrics & Robotics Centre
At Mohak Bariatrics & Robotics Centre we are now offering our patients ESG as a weight loss option if they are eligible for it. With all of our weight loss procedures, you will first need to meet with one of our doctors/surgeons to discuss the best possible option for you. If you are interested in learning more about ESG, book an appointment with us or call us at +919737367367.