Suture Sculpt
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
What Is Suture Sculpt Endoscopic
Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)?
Suture Sculpt endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that reshapes and reduces the patient’s stomach size by 70-80% without surgery. The results of the procedure are similar to those of gastric sleeve surgery (VSG) but without all the associated surgical risks.
During the Suture Sculpt ESG procedure, the stomach is made much smaller and shorter. The smaller stomach size acts as portion control for the patient and only allows a small amount of food to be ingested during mealtime. The new size and shape of the stomach also slow down digestion, and food stays in the stomach longer and helps patients feel satisfied and “full” for a longer period of time, which helps with weight loss.
How Is the Suture Sculpt ESG Procedure Performed?
Suture Sculpt endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is performed using an endoscope and a special suturing device. With the patient sedated, the endoscope is lowered down the patient’s throat to gain access to the stomach.
The endoscope allows the doctor to view the stomach through a live video feed streamed from an attached camera. The walls of the stomach are usually marked to guide the suturing pattern, and then the patient’s stomach size is reduced to about 70-80% of its original size by using sutures.
The doctor manipulates the stomach into a new, smaller shape and uses a special overstitch suturing device to strategically place a series of sutures in the stomach to hold the shorter, and smaller shape. Unlike gastric sleeve surgery, Suture Sculpt ESG does not alter the natural blood & nerve supply or the intestinal continuity.
Patients are monitored for a few hours post-procedure and then discharged to return home on the same day.
How Much Weight Can I Expect to Lose with Suture Sculpt?
Studies show that patients who undergo Suture Sculpt endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty typically lose about 15 to 20 percent of their total body weight within the first year. This often equals about 40 to 60 percent of excess body weight, although results vary depending on lifestyle changes and follow-up care.
Excess body weight is the difference between the patient’s current weight and their ideal weight. For instance, a patient who weighs 250 pounds and has an ideal weight of 150 pounds is carrying 100 pounds of excess weight. If they lose about 60% of the excess weight in a year post-procedure, they will weigh approximately 190 pounds.
The patient’s degree of dedication to making permanent lifestyle changes that include a healthy low-calorie diet and plenty of exercise will help determine the weight loss potential. Many of our patients have lost close to 100 pounds in only 12 months after having the Suture Sculpt ESG procedure.
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