Outcomes of Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty: A Systematic Review [PDF]
Background and Objectives: Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure that has demonstrated both safety and effectiveness in the treatment of obesity.
Vanessa Pamela Salolin Vargas +4 more
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Incisional herniorrhaphy associated to abdominoplasty after gastroplasty [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Incisional hernias resulting from gastroplasty are a frequent occurrence, requiring planning, surgical technique and patient compliance after surgery for an appropriate outcome.
Fernando Sanfelice André +4 more
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Weight Loss as a Determinant of Histological Improvement in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease in People With Obesity. A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomised Clinical Trials. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background Metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is closely linked to obesity and insulin resistance, and sustained weight loss is associated with histological improvement. Whether different obesity‐management modalities exert weight‐independent hepatic effects remains uncertain.
Monami M +11 more
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Efficacy and Safety of Pharmacological, Endoscopic, and Surgical Treatments for Obesity: A GRADE-Based Network Meta-Analysis. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Objective This review compared antiobesity strategies—obesity management medications (OMM), endoscopic bariatric procedures (EBP), and metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS)—with lifestyle intervention, placebo, or no therapy (LSI/Pbo/NT). Methods This network meta‐analysis included randomized clinical trials comparing OMM, EBP, and MBS versus LSI ...
De Luca M +12 more
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Reconstruction of the gastric passage by a side-to-side gastrogastrostomy after failed vertical-banded gastroplasty: a case report [PDF]
Introduction Vertical-banded gastroplasty, a technique that is commonly performed in the treatment of morbid obesity, represents a nonadjustable restrictive procedure which reduces the volume of the upper stomach by a vertical stapler line.
Soll Christopher +4 more
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Clinical and surgical profiles of patients submitted to plastic surgery procedures after bariatric surgery in a public hospital in Brazil’s Midwest [PDF]
Introduction: Patients who undergo to gastroplasty present massive weight loss and the plastic surgery represents an important play in the treatment.
JEFFERSON LESSA SOARES DE MACEDO +5 more
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Background Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for obesity, but access is limited. Endoscopic obesity treatments are potentially cheaper and less invasive options, which may be similarly effective.
Esther Albon +10 more
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Efficacy and Safety of a Revised Gastric Peroral Endoscopic Myo-Neurotomy Procedure for Bariatric Endoscopy in a Porcine Model. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is a minimally invasive and effective treatment for obesity, although gastric mucosa folding and subsequent reduced visibility of the gastric lining raise concerns for some patients. This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of a revised peroral endoscopic myo‐neurotomy (R‐POEM‐N) technique using a ...
Yamasaki Y +6 more
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Inspiratory loading exercises on respiratory muscle function in post-operative gastroplasty patients: a randomized clinical trial [PDF]
Introduction: The gastroplasty post-operative period can alter respiratory mechanics and predispose patients to respiratory complications. Objective: The objective was to evaluate the effects of exercises with inspiratory load on respiratory muscle ...
Maura Rigoldi Simões da Rocha +5 more
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Liver abscess after endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty: A case report
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is a minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of obesity. The procedure is generally safe and well-tolerated, but major adverse events occur in up to 3% of patients.
Vincenzo Cirimele +7 more
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