What you need to know
How does endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty work?
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is a minimally invasive weight loss procedure that uses endoscopic suturing. This happens from inside the stomach to reduce the size of the stomach by about 70%. It’s a nonsurgical alternative to gastric sleeve surgery and similar bariatric surgery procedures.
You can feel full with less food, absorb fewer calories and lose weight over time.
Why choose endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty?
For the right candidate, ESG may be a less invasive alternative to laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Both procedures reduce the stomach size, but the surgical approach does so by removing part of the stomach, while ESG uses stitches to bring folds of the stomach together like an accordion.
What to expect with endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty?
You should expect to undergo the same medical and psychological preparation as a surgical patient but with the added benefit of fewer complications and a faster recovery. After the 60-to-90-minute procedure, you will return home the same day and maintain approximately 15% weight loss after 5 years.
Do I qualify?
No matter what you’re going through, our personalized approach is making healthy easier. We treat people who are more than 100 pounds overweight and/or suffering from health problems related to obesity such as:
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- Sleep apnea
- Joint disease
- Infertility
- Depression
360 degree approach to your care
Our offerings span the full spectrum of bariatric services. We have a comprehensive approach that is the safest and most effective way to achieve substantial long-term weight loss. Our multidisciplinary approach to weight loss is centered around you, to ensure the highest quality of care. What’s more, we’re recognized for safety and a history of positive patient outcomes.
This includes:
- Medical treatment
- Psychological evaluations
- Nutritional counseling
- Surgical support
- Diet and exercise solutions
Contact us to start your weight loss journey.
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Atlantic Health’s Bariatric Surgery Program is not a quick fix and those who qualify must be dedicated to life-long medical follow-up, daily vitamin supplementation and changes in eating behaviors. Patients should be aware of all major risks and complications and remember that optimal results will only be obtained by following their specific diet restrictions.
Did you know?
Studies show that bariatric surgery patients experience an average weight loss of 80-100 lbs. More than 40% of American adults are obese. Bariatric surgery can help to improve Type 2 diabetes by 85-95%.
Awards and Accolades
Our bariatric program is recognized for our safety standards and achieving positive patient outcomes for both adults and adolescents.
