Disease
- Over-weight/Obesity
- Preventive for obesity related conditions
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty: Procedure & Details
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is among the latest advancements in endoscopy with a completely different arena of application. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is an increasingly common method used as an aid in weight loss programs specifically for patients who do not qualify for bariatric surgery. The method is minimally invasive and can result into significant weight loss if diet and exercise hasn’t worked for you.
After undergoing tests that determine if you qualify for the procedure or not, you are put under a physical routine that restricts certain diets and drinks before the procedure. For gastroplasty itself, you are administered general anesthesia. Then, an endoscope is inserted into your GI tract through the mouth with a suture attached at its end. The gastroenterology specialist will suture your stomach so that it assumes a tube like shape.
Due to the change in shape and size of the stomach, the amount of food you eat is automatically restricted and you feel full sooner than before. The procedure takes about 1-2 hours and you can go back home on the same day after recovering from the sedation effect. You are required to follow a liquid diet for at least two weeks and then gradually transition to a solid healthy diet.
Precautions and Results of Gastroplasty
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is performed in conjunction with other healthy routine habits. After completing the procedure, you must maintain a healthy diet and incorporate physical exercise into your daily routine. If you religiously follow the entire program as per the instructions, you can lose up to 20% of your weight by the end of the first year.
Moreover, gastroplasty may also play a preventive role in occurrence of other complications related to unhealthy lifestyle and obesity such as:
- Cardiac disease
- Diabetes
- Arthritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- High BP
You must realize that even if the endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is a success, you may not lose weight. This might be typically due to falling back in an unhealthy routine or not following the recommended changes.
Dr. Chirag: Pioneer of Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty in Gujarat
Dr. Chirag Shah is a leading gastroenterology specialist who started endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty in Gujarat. Till date, he has performed many gastroplasties and successfully pivoted his patients to a healthier lifestyle.
Book an appointment with Dr. Chirag for consultation on a gastroplasty aided weight loss program.
