While bariatric surgery in the form of sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass are popular surgical techniques for weight loss, certain simple endoscopic techniques can also help you lose weight.
Placement of gastric balloon is a simple way to lose weight. However, patients may regain weight after the balloon is removed. We now have a endoscopic suturing device that can be used to reduce the size of the stomach permanently and works similar to a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. This technique is known as ESG (endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty).
To read more click on the following links.
https://www.uptodate.com/contents/weight-loss-surgery-and-procedures-beyond-the-basics
https://www.uptodate.com/contents/intragastric-balloon-therapy-for-weight-loss
https://www.obesitycoverage.com/before-and-after-your-gastric-balloon-complete-guide/
https://www.johnmuirhealth.com/services/weight-loss-surgery/Metabolic_and_Bariatric_Surgery_Patient_Education_Guide.html
