Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty – ESG

What is Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)?

Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) is a newer weight loss procedure. Unlike traditional weight loss surgeries, ESG doesn’t involve any cuts or removal of your body parts. Instead, a doctor uses an endoscope – a flexible tube with a camera – inserted through your mouth to access the stomach. This procedure reduces the stomach’s size, making you feel full quicker and reducing the amount you eat.

Compared to gastric bypass, ESG is less invasive. It’s suitable for those who need help losing weight but might not qualify for or want traditional surgery.

Who is a Good Fit for Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty?

Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) is a good option for individuals looking for a non-surgical weight loss method. It’s best suited for those who might not qualify for regular weight loss surgeries. If your Body Mass Index (BMI) is between 30 and 40, you’re ready to make healthy lifestyle changes, and you want a procedure that’s safe with a quick recovery period, ESG could be right for you.

Benefits of ESG:

Minimally Invasive Procedure: Unlike other bariatric surgeries, ESG uses an endoscope through the mouth, no external cuts, lower complication risk, faster recovery.

Weight Loss: Patients lose significant weight, like other surgeries, good for those who can’t or won’t do regular surgery.

Obesity-Related Health: Weight loss with ESG improves conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea.

Short Hospital Stay: ESG means less time in the hospital, quicker return to normal life.

Who Should Consider Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)?

ESG is designed for individuals who may not be suitable candidates for traditional weight loss surgeries or prefer a less invasive approach. Ideal candidates typically have a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 30 and 40, are committed to lifestyle changes, and seek a safe, outpatient procedure with minimal recovery time.

Choose The Right Doctor

Successful results solely depend upon the right choice of doctor. While choosing your doctor you must ensure he or she fulfills the below parameters:

Board-Certification
Extensive Experience
Positive Reviews
Sharing Real Results
Understands your Case and Expectations
Good Aesthetic Eye

Your Journey with CosmeSurge

Consultation

Your eligibility for ESG will be a joint decision between you and your healthcare provider. To assess this, a health screening will be conducted, potentially involving standard medical tests to ensure your safety during general anesthesia. During consultations, your healthcare provider will inquire about your health history, dietary habits, lifestyle, and weight loss objectives. They will provide thorough guidance on the procedure's risks and benefits, as well as the long-term lifestyle changes essential for its success.

Procedure

Before the Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty, patients are adequately prepared and administered sedation to ensure comfort throughout the process.
A flexible endoscope, a thin tube with a camera and suturing device, is inserted through the mouth and into the stomach. This eliminates the need for incisions, reducing the overall impact on the patient. Using the endoscope, the surgeon places sutures in strategic locations within the stomach to create a sleeve-like shape. This reduces the stomach's capacity, leading to decreased food intake and promoting early feelings of fullness.
Unlike traditional surgeries, ESG does not involve the removal of stomach tissue. Instead, it focuses on altering the stomach's structure using sutures, making it an appealing option for those looking to avoid permanent alterations. The procedure itself takes 60 to 90 minutes

Post-Surgery

ESG is performed on an outpatient basis, allowing patients to return home on the same day. The minimal invasiveness of the procedure contributes to a faster recovery compared to traditional weight loss surgeries.

Aftercare

Mild discomfort during the stomach healing process is common, with some individuals experiencing more noticeable pain and nausea for a few days post-procedure. Typically, these side effects are manageable using over-the-counter (OTC) medications. If necessary, your doctor can provide a prescription for additional relief.
During the approximately month-long recovery period, you'll adhere to a strict diet to facilitate stomach healing. Your provider will provide specific details, starting with a liquid diet and gradually transitioning to soft foods before reintroducing solids.

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Dr. Samir Rahmani

Head of Bariatric Surgery
Consultant Bariatric and General Surgery

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