Gastric balloon, an effective method used in the treatment of obesity for many years, is one of the most frequently applied treatment methods recently. Anadolu Medical Center General Surgery Specialist Prof. Dr. Cengiz Erenoğlu answered 5 questions about the subject.
What is gastric balloon application?
Gastric balloon application is an elite treatment method with proven effect and success as an alternative to surgery in obese patients. It is an easy and short-term endoscopic procedure, it is not an operation. With this method, it is aimed for patients to lose weight.
How long does the gastric balloon application take?
The procedure takes 20-25 minutes and the average hospital stay is 2 hours. Patients who underwent this procedure can return to work or home on the same day.
Who is the gastric balloon application for?
Patients with a body mass index (BMI) between 30 and 40 are suitable candidates for this procedure.
How much weight is lost with this method?
The basis of weight loss with gastric balloon application; It is based on the fact that the gastric capacity is reduced due to the liquid-filled balloon with an average volume of 500 cc placed in the stomach. The vast majority of patients lose more than half of their excess weight within 2-6 months.
Will the balloon remain in the stomach for life?
The balloon placed in the stomach is usually removed at the end of 6 months with a short-term endoscopic procedure. There are balloons placed in the stomach endoscopically, as well as balloons placed by swallowing and self-melting.
Source: (BYZHA) – Beyaz News Agency
