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Does an endoscopic gastric sleeve involve surgery?
Patient Care Proceduresendoscopic sleeve gastroplasty
Weight Management Official
Weight Management Official

Does an endoscopic gastric sleeve involve surgery?

The suturing device is used by ESG to build the tube or sleeve inside without removing any section of the stomach. When compared to the surgical method, this procedure provides for an 'incisionless surgery,' with a reduced rate of problems, cheaper cost, and quicker recovery periods. In this video, Mr. Ahmed Ahmed talks about the ESG wether it is surgical or non surgical.

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An endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty does not require surgery as such, as no skin incisions are needed. However, patients will still need to be anesthetized and the procedure itself takes around an hour to do.

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