ASGE Annual Postgraduate Course: Clinical Challenges and Real-Time Decision Making in GI Endoscopy (Live and Virtual) | May 2023-Case Discussion #1 and Panel Q&A

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Thompson and Dr. Shariah answer a question about using jealousy in patients after ESG (endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty) and how long patients should wait after the procedure. They caution to use jealousy with caution and recommend starting with a lower dosage for a few days. They also discuss a case presentation of a 45-year-old woman who had a Nissen fundoplication and is seeking an endoscopic weight loss option. They agree that intragastric balloon is not suitable for her and discuss other options like endoscopic sleeve or aspiration therapy. They also mention the importance of seeing a bariatric surgeon and considering surgery. In the second case, a 38-year-old man with class 3 obesity and prediabetes who prefers non-surgical options. They discuss the possibility of adding medications to maximize weight loss and the need for further research in the field. Dr. Girapino presents a study by Dr. Sam Klein showing the importance of total weight loss in resolving diabetes. The video concludes with a discussion on when to consider adding medications and the need for more research in this area. No credits were mentioned in the video.

Keywords

endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty

Nissen fundoplication

bariatric surgeon

aspiration therapy

total weight loss