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ENDOSCOPIC BAND LIGATION A NOVEL TECHNIQUE FOR OBESITY MANAGEMENT

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Endoscopic band ligation is introduced as an affordable, safe, and effective technique for obesity management. A 47-year-old woman with a BMI of 55 underwent the procedure after failing other weight loss attempts and rejecting costly alternatives. In a 12-minute procedure, 15 bands were placed in her gastric antrum, resulting in no immediate complications and manageable post-procedure nausea and pain. The patient lost 30 kg over three months, experiencing early and prolonged satiety. The procedure, requiring minimal training, is promising for wider application subject to further large-scale studies for optimization and long-term effectiveness.

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Mohamed Abeid

Keywords

Endoscopic band ligation

Obesity management

Weight loss

Gastric antrum

Satiety