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Surgical Endoscopy Versus Endoscopic Surgery for Obesity.
Bogdan Silviu Ungureanu1, Ştefan Pătraşcu, Valeriu Şurlin
11Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology of Craiova, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova, Romania; 2Department of Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova, Romania; and 3Department of Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal Unit, Copenhagen University Herlev Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Bariatric surgery offers effective weight loss, with laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass being a leading option. Minimally invasive techniques are increasingly favored to reduce complications and improve patient outcomes in obesity treatment.
Area of Science:
- Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
Background:
- Obesity treatment has seen significant advancements over the past two decades.
- Surgical interventions for obesity have evolved, offering diverse therapeutic possibilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current trends and options in surgical obesity treatment.
- To evaluate the effectiveness and risks of various bariatric surgical procedures.
Main Methods:
- A Medline search was conducted using keywords related to obesity and surgical/endoscopic procedures.
- Reference lists of identified articles were used to find additional relevant publications.
Main Results:
- Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is highly effective but carries risks like hemorrhage and strictures.
- Endoscopic surgery presents a less invasive alternative with fewer parietal incisions, reduced pain, and shorter hospital stays.
Conclusions:
- The trend in obesity surgery is towards promoting less invasive techniques.
- Minimally invasive surgical approaches are increasingly preferred for obesity treatment.
