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Endoscopic bariatrics: current therapies and future directions.

Authors :
Reja D
Zhang C
Sarkar A
Source :
Translational gastroenterology and hepatology [Transl Gastroenterol Hepatol] 2022 Apr 25; Vol. 7, pp. 21. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Apr 25 (Print Publication: 2022).
Publication Year :
2022

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.<br />Competing Interests: Conflicts of Interest: All authors have completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at https://tgh.amegroups.com/article/view/10.21037/tgh.2020.03.09/coif). The series “Innovation in Endoscopy” was commissioned by the editorial office without any funding or sponsorship. AS reports personal fees from Obalon, outside the submitted work. The authors have no other conflicts of interest to declare.<br /> (2022 Translational Gastroenterology and Hepatology. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2415-1289
Volume :
7
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Translational gastroenterology and hepatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
35548475
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.21037/tgh.2020.03.09