Ascension St. Vincent’s offers endoscopic weight-loss procedures that are minimally invasive that leave no scarring and have a quicker recovery time. They are ideal for people who have struggled to lose weight through diet and exercise alone but may not qualify for, or wish to undergo, bariatric surgery. These non-surgical outpatient procedures are performed with a flexible scope through the mouth to place sutures in the stomach, reducing its volume.
Candidates for this procedure include :
- At risk for heart disease and stroke
- Body mass index (BMI) between 30 and 40
- High blood pressure
- Joint pain
- Sleep apnea
- Type 2 diabetes
- Other underlying health conditions
Endoscopic procedure options include:
- Gastric bypass revision
- Sleeve gastroplasty
- Sleeve revision
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