Updates in Endoscopic Bariatric and Metabolic Therapies

The rising prevalence of obesity, and related morbidity and mortality, has necessitated the development of therapeutic weight loss strategies. Lifestyle modifications alone have only yielded modest benefit, and while bariatric surgery has shown significant short- and long-term results, only a minority of eligible patients end up receiving this treatment. Endoscopic bariatric and metabolic therapies (EBMTs) are a rapidly evolving field, which provides a less invasive middle ground treatment option for weight loss. Here we discuss the efficacy, as well as short- and long-term outcomes with restrictive, malabsorptive/metabolic and aspiration endoscopic techniques, and their effects on metabolic parameters.

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The increasing prevalence of obesity has led to the development of various weight loss strategies. While lifestyle modifications and bariatric surgery have shown some success, endoscopic bariatric and metabolic therapies (EBMTs) provide a less invasive treatment option. This article discusses the effectiveness and outcomes of different endoscopic techniques for weight loss and their impact on metabolic parameters.