Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Melbourne (ESG)

About ESG Melbourne

Are you looking for Endoscopy sleeve gastroplasty Melbourne? An Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is a new, minimally invasive type of weight loss procedure. It leads to significant weight loss by limiting how much you can eat.

An endoscopic sleeve gastroscopy involves stitching parts of your stomach to change its shape. The procedure can also improve obesity-related conditions such as heart disease or stroke, high blood pressure, sleep apnoea and Type 2 diabetes. Recovery after surgery is rapid due to lack of incisions.

ESG AT A GLANCE

Minimally invasive
Assists with obesity-related conditions
Feel fuller, quicker
Not reversible
No Medicare rebates
Patients need to self fund
No data on outcomes beyond 3 years
Suitable for moderately overweight people

Understanding the Endoscopic Sleeve

Gastroplasty procedure

The Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty procedure takes around 1-1.5 hours to complete. It is a non-surgical procedure which involves a flexible tube, camera and suturing equipment being inserted down your throat. The procedure involves a general anaesthetic, which means that you will be unconscious.

During surgery, the surgeon uses stiches to change and reduce the size of your stomach. Recovery usually takes one to two days.

Expected weight loss

Most people who have this procedure lose roughly 12-20% of their excess weight. After the procedure, the amount of food your stomach can hold is limited.

Your new life

Your new life after an endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty will involve a slimmer you. There won’t be any surgical recovery time, although you will need to maintain a healthy lifestyle.