Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty: A New Weight Loss Alternative
Imagine being able to effectively reduce the size of your stomach, without exposing yourself to surgical intervention? If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, then you should ask your physician about endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty . ESG is a new type of bariatric intervention that is performed during an endoscopy. Sutures are applied to your stomach during the procedure in order to modify its anatomy. Since sutures can be placed through the endoscopic device, no surgical intervention is required. The biggest benefit of this procedure is the weight loss resulting from stomach size reduction. There’s also an added bonus of a quicker recovery and reduced risk of complications when compared to other bariatric procedures. How Will Your Bariatric Specialist Perform ESG? During ESG, a camera and tube are introduced down your esophagus into your stomach. The tube is flexible in order to mold to the anatomy of the human digestive system. The camera provides the endosc...