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Area of Science:

  • Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Obesity Medicine

Background:

  • Obesity affects 39.8% of US adults, presenting a significant healthcare challenge.
  • Bariatric surgery is more effective for weight loss than medical therapy alone.
  • A significant treatment gap exists, with only 1% of eligible patients undergoing bariatric surgery annually.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review currently available and FDA-approved endoscopic treatment options for obesity.
  • To discuss emerging endoscopic modalities for obesity management.
  • To address patient apprehension as a barrier to bariatric surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Review of Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved endoscopic therapies for obesity.
  • Exploration of novel endoscopic treatment modalities in development.
  • Analysis of factors contributing to the underutilization of bariatric surgery.

Main Results:

  • Bariatric surgery demonstrates superior weight loss outcomes compared to medical management.
  • Patient apprehension regarding surgical risks contributes to low bariatric surgery uptake.
  • Endoscopic therapies present a less invasive alternative to traditional bariatric surgery.

Conclusions:

  • Endoscopic obesity treatments are emerging as a viable, less invasive alternative to bariatric surgery.
  • Addressing patient fears and expanding treatment options are crucial for managing the obesity epidemic.
  • Further research into developing endoscopic therapies can help close the obesity treatment gap.