Endoscopic Weight Loss
Transoral Outlet Reduction (TORe):
TORe is an endoscopic, meaning minimally invasive, and non-surgical procedure that may be necessary after a gastric bypass if the stomach outlet has enlarged or if the patient cannot lose as much weight as expected after the primary bariatric procedure. Technically, TORe can be considered a revisional procedure for a gastric bypass that has failed to offer sufficient weight loss or for patients who have experienced weight regain after their bypass.
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)
ESG is a procedure that uses endoscopy rather than surgery to create a smaller sleeve-shaped stomach pouch and reduce the amount of food that a patient can eat in any given sitting. ESG is often performed by a bariatric surgeon or gastroenterologist and involves no cutting. Instead, specialized tools are passed through the mouth and the esophagus down to the stomach, where sutures are deployed to make the stomach pouch smaller. ESG is ideal for patients who have obesity with a BMI between 30 and approximately 50.
Gastric Balloon - What We Don’t Do
The intragastric balloon has become a popular non-surgical weight loss option for patients that either do not qualify for, or do not wish to undergo bariatric surgery. The method of effectiveness involves the temporary (6 month) implantation of a saline-filled balloon combined with a 1-year diet program.
While patients may lose some weight with this device, the method of weight loss is not permanent, and many patients will begin regaining weight soon after the balloon is removed. Additionally, the balloon is not covered by insurance and patients will have to pay upwards of $8,000 out of pocket.
Please contact us to learn more about our non-surgical medical weight loss program. We look forward to working with you to improve your health.
