Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty

Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is a form of minimally invasive endoscopic gastroplasty, in which sutures are made within the stomach using an endoscope inserted through the mouth into the stomach.[1]

Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty
SpecialtyGastroenterology, Bariatrics

It is regarded as an alternative to more invasive forms of bariatric surgery.[2] It is believed to work through inducing changes in gastric physiology.[3]

See also

References

  1. Sharaiha, Reem (2017). "Managing Obesity With Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty". Gastroenterology & Hepatology. 13 (9): 547–549. ISSN 1554-7914. PMC 5635430. PMID 29038645.
  2. Sharaiha, Reem Z.; Kumta, Nikhil A.; Saumoy, Monica; Desai, Amit P.; Sarkisian, Alex M.; Benevenuto, Andrea; Tyberg, Amy; Kumar, Rekha; Igel, Leon; Verna, Elizabeth C.; Schwartz, Robert; Frissora, Christina; Shukla, Alpana; Aronne, Louis J.; Kahaleh, Michel (2017). "Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Significantly Reduces Body Mass Index and Metabolic Complications in Obese Patients". Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 15 (4): 504–510. doi:10.1016/j.cgh.2016.12.012. ISSN 1542-7714. PMID 28017845.
  3. Abu Dayyeh, Barham K.; Acosta, Andres; Camilleri, Michael; Mundi, Manpreet S.; Rajan, Elizabeth; Topazian, Mark D.; Gostout, Christopher J. (2017). "Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Alters Gastric Physiology and Induces Loss of Body Weight in Obese Individuals". Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 15 (1): 37–43.e1. doi:10.1016/j.cgh.2015.12.030. ISSN 1542-7714. PMID 26748219.

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