Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Proves Effective for Overweight Patients in Halting Obesity Progression

Researchers conducted a multicenter international study on overweight patients, exploring the effectiveness and safety of Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) as an early intervention against obesity. The results, involving 189 patients, revealed that ESG is safe and effective in treating overweight individuals, with a significant rate of BMI normalization. ESG shows promise as a tool to prevent or delay the progression from overweight to obesity.

Journal Article by Brunaldi VO, Neto MG (…) Abu Dayyeh BK et 8 al. in Gastrointest Endosc

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