Endoscopic bariatrics: current therapies and future directions
Debashis Reja, Clark Zhang, Avik Sarkar
Abstract
Endoscopic bariatric therapies (EBTs) are endoscopic procedures indicated for weight loss in the obese population. They are shown to be safe and effective for patients who do not quality for bariatric surgery. There are currently no randomized controlled studies comparing bariatric surgery with EBTs. However, EBTs are more cost effective and have fewer complications. This review will examine currently available EBTs with published data.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineRandomized controlled trialWeight lossSurgeryObesityInternal medicineBariatric Surgery and OutcomesBody Contouring and SurgeryDiet and metabolism studies