The Advantages of Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Over Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy*
The ESG has certain advantages over the LSG. It is not technically surgery, although it does require general anesthesia due to the length of the procedure. There are no incisions, and therefore, little or no pain after the procedure. Recovery time is much less. A typical patient should go home later the same day, and be able to return to work within 24-48 hours. Also, because it is incisionless, the ESG has no lifting or exercise restrictions afterwards, unlike the LSG which limits activity for several weeks. Cosmetically, the ESG has an obvious advantage. Patients who wish to keep the fact they have undergone a weight-loss procedure are also at an advantage. In addition, the overall cost of the ESG is less than LSG.
Dr. Marvin and the ESG Procedure
Dr. Marvin is an Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty consultant for Apollo Endosurgery, Inc. He leads learning sessions on the ESG Procedure with fellow surgeons, both locally and traveling from out-of-state. To date, patients have traveled from 19 states to Houston to receive the Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty procedure from Dr. Marvin.
Can the ESG Procedure be used for bariatric revision surgery?
Yes. The Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty is also being used in weight loss surgery revisions, including the Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy. To find out if you’re a candidate for an ESG revision, contact us to schedule a consultation with Dr. Marvin, or click here to view Dr. Marvin discussing the ESG revision procedure with a patient who received Lap Band surgery in 2007 to learn more.