[New endoluminal and surgical methods for the treatment of morbid obesity]

New endoluminal and surgical methods for the treatment of morbid obesity Abstract. A number of endoluminal techniques to treat (morbid) obesity have been developed recently aiming at finding less invasive methods that may be more acceptable for patients. Through upper endoscopy changes are made to the gastro-intestinal tract. Welldesigned trials have to prove their effectiveness and safety. In the meantime they remain experimental and this has to be communicated to the patient. New operative techniques have also been developed. The One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass is a variation of the standard Roux-Y-Gastric Bypass. There is evidence supporting that it can also become an accepted standard bariatric procedure in Switzerland.