Endoscopic Obesity Treatment (Endoscopic Gastric Sleeve)
With endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, which is the process of reducing the size of the stomach by entering through the mouth and without an incision, both weight is lost and the desired appearance is achieved and diseases caused by obesity are prevented. Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty is the process of reducing the size of the stomach endoscopically, that is, by entering through the mouth, without an incision.
Who is Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Applied to?
It can be applied to patients whose body mass index is over 35 or who have additional diseases such as diabetes and hypertension and whose body mass index is over 30, and to obese patients who cannot lose weight with diet and lifestyle changes. Before the procedure, the patient is evaluated by a council consisting of psychiatrists, endocrinologists, internal medicine doctors and a dietitian.
What are the Advantages of Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty?
- It is a non-surgical and incision-free method.
- It requires 1 day hospitalization or discharge on the same day.
- Since there is no incision, the risk of complications is very low and the recovery time is short.
- Patients can start a healthy diet 1 day after the procedure.
- Patients can return to normal life a few days after the procedure.
- Post-procedure pain and suffering is minimal. There may be a very rare risk of bleeding.
How is Endoscopic Stomach Reduction Done?
- It is entered through the mouth and the inside of the stomach is reduced with special endoscopic stitches.
- A tube stomach is made, but the part is not cut and removed, the stomach is reduced with stitches.
- Stitches are placed inside the stomach with a special suture device attached to the tip of a special endoscopic device.
- Thanks to these stitches, a part of the stomach is reduced.
- After endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, you can start losing weight in a healthy way.
- At the end of the first year, an average of 17-20% weight loss occurs.
Liv Hospital Endoscopic Obesity Treatment and Gastric Sleeve
Liv Hospital is a leading healthcare institution in endoscopic obesity treatment and sleeve gastrectomy surgery, as in many other fields. It stands out as the choice of many patients with its high success rate and patient satisfaction in maintaining weight control in treatments using state-of-the-art methods and carried out by specialist physicians. In addition, Liv Hospital offers a weight control process where you can constantly exchange information with your doctor through a personalized treatment process.
