[Endoscopic treatment for obesity and diabetes].

Obesity and diabetes are associated with increased mortality and morbidity. After failure of conservative therapy such as pharmacotherapy and lifestyle management, bariatric treatment is indicated for selected patients. Endoscopic techniques for weight reduction are well-established treatment for obese population who do not qualify for or are not willing to undergo bariatric surgery. This article is an overview of currently applied endoscopic techniques and summarized current published data.
Competing Interests: Dr. Kien Vu Trung gibt an Honorare für FUJIFILM erhalten zu haben.
(Thieme. All rights reserved.)