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Area of Science:

  • Bariatric Endoscopy
  • Gastroenterology
  • Weight Management

Background:

  • Intragastric balloons offer a minimally invasive, temporary solution for weight loss, particularly for mild obesity.
  • Current devices primarily include non-adjustable, liquid-filled balloons, favored for their lower complication rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the efficacy, safety, and mechanisms of intragastric balloons for weight loss.
  • To discuss the role of intragastric balloons in managing obesity and improving metabolic parameters.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and consensus statements on intragastric balloon therapy.
  • Analysis of the device's space-occupying mechanism and its impact on satiety and food intake.

Main Results:

  • Mean excess weight loss of 18.4% reported in the Brazilian Intragastric Balloon Consensus Statement.
  • Demonstrated a good safety profile and positive effects on metabolic parameters beyond weight reduction.

Conclusions:

  • Intragastric balloons are a valid therapeutic option for patients with overweight and obesity unresponsive to clinical therapy or unsuitable for definitive procedures.
  • Emerging technologies, including procedureless and adjustable balloons, show promising advancements in the field.