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  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Obesity Management

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  • Obesity is a global pandemic with limited success from traditional diets and drugs.
  • Cardio-metabolic comorbidities are significant health concerns associated with obesity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current and emerging endoscopic bariatric therapies.
  • To emphasize procedural techniques and available evidence for obesity treatment.
  • To explore minimally invasive endoscopic options as alternatives to surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Review of FDA-approved intragastric balloons for 6-month implantation.
  • Discussion of endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass revision.
  • Exploration of novel endoscopic devices and platforms in development.

Main Results:

  • Intragastric balloons are approved for patients with BMI 30-40 kg/m².
  • Endoscopic techniques offer potential reductions in adverse events, cost, and recovery time.
  • Several new endoscopic treatments for obesity and diabetes are under investigation.

Conclusions:

  • Endoscopic bariatric therapies represent a growing field with significant potential.
  • These minimally invasive approaches offer viable alternatives to surgical interventions.
  • Ongoing research promises further advancements in endoscopic obesity and diabetes management.