Bariatrics and Your Practice | June 2021-Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty

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Video Summary

The video provides a webinar presentation on endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) by Dr. Christopher Thompson. Dr. Thompson discusses the procedure, its applications, and the results. The webinar also addresses the use of endoscopic suturing and placation devices, such as Apollo OverStitch and USGI Incisor, in bariatric endoscopy. Dr. Thompson emphasizes the importance of proper training, strong aftercare, and personalized approaches in achieving successful outcomes. He highlights the effectiveness of ESG and endoscopic suturing in reducing excess weight, improving comorbidities, and providing an alternative to surgical bariatric procedures. Dr. Thompson suggests that the field of bariatric endoscopy is evolving and has significant potential for treating obesity. While there are some risks and limitations, such as suture durability and patient selection, the overall results are promising. He concludes by stating that endoscopic suturing and placation have an important role in obesity treatment and can be a valuable addition to current bariatric management options. No credits were mentioned in the video.

Meta Tag

Disease Obesity

Instrument & Accessory Used Endoscopic Suturing

Organ & Anatomy Stomach

Procedure Sleeve Gastroplasty

Keywords

endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty

ESG

webinar presentation

Dr. Christopher Thompson

endoscopic suturing

placation devices

bariatric endoscopy

training

successful outcomes

obesity treatment