Editorial
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2017.
World J Gastroenterol. Sep 21, 2017; 23(35): 6371-6378
Published online Sep 21, 2017. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i35.6371
Table 4 Potential endoscopic methods to treat medically-complicated obesity
MethodPotential physiological mechanisms
Delivery of a Weight Loss Device
Intragastric BalloonStomach distension; reduce volume required for satiety; delay gastric emptying
Orbera1
ReShape1
Obalon1
Duodeno-jejunal bypass sleeveDelay Gastric Emptying; Induce Malabsorption
Aspiration therapyReduce Intragastric Nutrients
Use of intraluminal suturing
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplastyInduce early satiation; delay gastric emptying
Transoral gastroplastyReduce volume required for satiety