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Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty vs Gastric Sleeve - What’s Better?

Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy are both weight loss procedures that reduce the size of the stomach and decrease the number of calories you eat. However, the procedures are somewhat different, and you might be wondering which one is the best for you.

Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)

Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) involves placing sutures into your stomach to decrease its size up to 80%. This causes you to eat smaller amounts, decreasing your caloric intake, and also reducing the amount of food you absorb.

Benefits of ESG

ESG is gaining popularity as a newer, modernized, and effective weight loss surgery for those struggling with excess weight and related health problems. It promotes feelings of fullness and may help reduce levels of a hormone called ghrelin, which triggers feelings of hunger. This can help to improve overall appetite control and reduce the risk of overeating.

ESG has also been shown to improve metabolic function, including blood sugar, insulin and cholesterol levels, which can help decrease the risk of weight-related health conditions like diabetes and heart disease.

Patients also benefit from:

A minimally invasive procedure. It doesn't require surgical removal of any part of the stomach or involve incisions, because it uses stitches to reduce the size of the stomach.
No incisions or scars. ESG is performed with an endoscope, so no incisions are made.
Reduced adverse events. Because it doesn't require traditional surgery, ESG is considered to be a relatively safe procedure that minimizes the risk of side effects and complications compared to other surgical weight loss options.
Less downtime. It's a lot easier to get back to everyday activities when you don't have to undergo major surgery. When you undergo an ESG procedure in our Tampa surgery center, you can go home the very same day.
Long-term nutrition habits. To maximize the benefits, a healthy diet is encouraged to get the weight off and keep it off. At Formation, we have a whole network of nutritionists and life coaches to help you stay on track and provide support every step of the way.

Considerations for ESG

Every medical procedure has some element of risk. While endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is relatively safe with a low risk of complications because it is minimally invasive, there is a small potential risk of the following: