Emerging Endoscopic Interventions in Bariatric Surgery

Abstract

Various endoscopic tools and techniques have been developed to treat obesity and its associated weight-related medical conditions. However, many of these endoscopic treatments may be little known or utilized. This article examines the many endoscopic options that have been developed to treat obesity including gastric aspiration devices, incisionless magnetic anastomotic systems, endoluminal bypass barrier sleeves, primary obesity surgery endoluminal, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, and duodenal mucosal resurfacing. We review their development, application, efficacy, and the reported literature on their use and results.

Keywords: Bariatric endoscopy; Endoluminal barrier sleeve; Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty; Endoscopy; Gastric aspiration; Incisionless magnetic anastomosis.