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  • Bariatric surgery
  • Minimally invasive procedures
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Obesity affects 600 million adults globally, necessitating effective long-term treatments.
  • Surgical interventions are the most effective long-term obesity therapy.
  • Transoral surgery presents a less invasive alternative for bariatric procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current and emerging transoral and endoscopic techniques for obesity management.
  • To evaluate the potential of novel procedures in the bariatric treatment armamentarium.
  • To discuss the future role of minimally invasive approaches in combating the obesity pandemic.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on transoral and endoscopic obesity treatments.
  • Analysis of emerging surgical techniques including restrictive and malabsorptive procedures.
  • Discussion of hybrid approaches combining laparoscopic and transoral methods.

Main Results:

  • Endoscopic balloon implantation offers short-term efficacy but is associated with weight regain.
  • Restrictive procedures (plicature, tissue apposition) aim to reduce stomach volume and enhance satiety.
  • Malabsorptive techniques and gastrojejunal anastomoses are under investigation for improved weight loss and comorbidity management.
  • Hybrid procedures may offer less invasive surgical options.

Conclusions:

  • While not yet standard, novel transoral and endoscopic obesity treatments show significant future potential.
  • Emerging techniques may offer more effective and less invasive long-term solutions for obesity.
  • Continued clinical investigation is crucial for integrating these advanced procedures into routine practice.