How Endoscopic Weight Loss Differs from Bariatric Surgery

Endobariatrics is a new option for weight loss that involves no surgery, no downtime, and is completely reversible.

Gastric Balloon

A saline filled balloon is inserted into the stomach cavity with the help of an endoscope. It fills the space and leaves less room for food.

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Endoscopic
Sleeve Gastroplasty

Using the endoscope, the doctor places sutures in the stomach leaving it shaped like a tube. Patients consume less food and stay full longer.

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Gastric Bypass

The surgeon creates a small stomach pouch and connects it directly to the small intestine, bypassing most of the intestine. The food intake is less and nutrients are absorbed more quickly.

Gastric Sleeve

The surgeon removes 70-80% of the stomach and forms a “sleeve” from the remaining tissue. This helps patients to fill up with less food.

Gastric Balloon
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty

No hospital admission: the same-day procedures

No surgical incisions: the procedures are completed through the mouth

No scars

Fast recovery & fewer complications

No permanent anatomy changes

No lifelong supplementations needed

Gastric Bypass
Gastric Sleeve

Patient must be admitted to a hospital

Undergoes surgery that includes incisions that take time to heal

Increased risk of complications

1-5 days of hospitalization

Permanent surgical anatomy change

Lifelong supplementations needed

Dr. Janese Laster-Butler is renowned for performing non-surgical weight loss procedures in Washington, DC. Her expertise has helped many patients who have struggled with sustainable weight loss through traditional methods.

Non-surgical procedures offer a less invasive alternative to surgery, allowing patients to avoid the risks and recovery time associated with surgical interventions. By reducing the usable capacity of the stomach without surgery, non-surgical weight loss procedures like ESG and gastric balloons help patients eat less and feel full longer. Even some patients who have had previous bariatric surgery can get help getting their weight loss journey back on track through Dr. Laster-Butler’s expertise in performing a non-surgical revision procedure.

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