On May 22nd, 2014, the Mayo Clinic doctors introduced a bariatric procedure unlike any other. The Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) can be performed on an outpatient basis and typically takes approximately two hours to complete. Like other weight loss procedures, the endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is designed for overweight patients who want to lose about 40 pounds.
Mayo Clinic doctors Dr. Barhma Abu Dayyeh and Dr. Christopher Gostout started the clinical trial in 2012 with just 10 patients. One patient was Cherish Grabau, who lost 40 pounds fairly quickly after the procedure.
With a BMI of 30-35, Grabau met the qualifications for this operation. Candidates for this procedure are not morbidly obese or won’t qualify for gastric bypass surgery. This new procedure targets individuals who are overweight and looking to change their lifestyle and prevent comorbidities from occurring due to excess weight on the body.
About Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
The endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty procedure constricts the stomach without any surgery. A mechanical suturing device is placed at the end of an endoscope that is small enough to fit through the esophagus itself. This flexible medical instrument threads itself through the body to the stomach, where sutures reshape it to form a sleeve.
This will constrict the stomach, causing the recipients of this procedure to feel full sooner and for a longer period of time. For this minimally invasive procedure, Patients must undergo a screening process and nutrition counseling for weeks before going under sedation with general anesthesia.
It’s important to understand that this procedure is not a miracle cure; patients still must do a lot of work and take responsibility for their health. It takes willpower to stand up and say that one is on the wrong path and wants to stop the destruction before it damages too much of their body.
Comparison to Other Bariatric Procedures
According to the doctors, this surgery differs from gastric sleeve and gastric bypass surgery because it can be reversed, repeated, and adjusted according to each patient’s needs. The procedure is much easier to perform, allowing them to treat many more patients. The doctors say the procedure gives them a signal that they can go back in and tighten things up or remodify the sleeve itself.
According to the report, the new procedure will cost about $10,000 or about ¼ of traditional gastric bypass surgery costs. Dr. Gostout and Dr. Dayyeh have trained doctors in places such as Texas, California, Miami, Boston, and St. Louis on performing this preventative operation.
Note: The Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty is often confused with the Gastric Mini Sleeve because of similar names. The ESG, however, is entirely endoscopic. Mini-sleeve surgery has two approaches to accomplishing the desired surgical outcome. The doctor either uses 3 to 5 incisions like the traditional sleeve or utilizes 1 to 5 incisions laparoscopically while instruments are endoscopically inserted to remove the separated stomach.
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Could you tell me where Dr. Gostout and Dr. Dayyeh received their training? Also, I have read that some have now received the Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty in Mexico, with a cost of $5,000.00 for everything, is this true? I have researched this procedure a great deal and plan to have it done, except, my concerns are that it is only in the trial stages still, with recruiting trial candidates to receive this sleeve through the Mayo Clinic, MN. and NY Presbytarian Hospital, even though the first ESG was performed over six years ago…I would appreciate more information as to why, when it seems to have been quite successful and being offered by many surgeons now. Thank you for your response and information…..
Anyone performing this surgery in Mexico yet?
We are working on ESG in Mexico and hopefully we will have it soon!
Please inform me if your clinics will be preforming Endoscopic Gastric Sleeve in the near future
We are working on Endoscopic Gastric Sleeve in Mexico and we will hopefully have it available in the near future!
Do you think that Endoscopic gastric sleeve will be offered at Mexico Bariatric in the near future
Hi ,you havent cost for ESG surgery ,can you say please?
Hi, we are looking into offering ESG next year. Please check back.
Hello Dr. Elli,
Are you offering the Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty yet?
Not yet! Please check with us in 2022…
Do you offer Endoscopic sleeve rigth now in Mexico? If so ,Where? How much?
Hi, we are looking into offering an endoscopic sleeve next year. Please check back.
Hello, I am very interested in the ESG w/your facility – Is there anyway we (anyone interested), could be placed on a waiting list of any sorts, to have you contact us when ESG is offered?
Is there a date yet for ESG’s next year? Very interested in this procedure. Thank you. Gina
Hi, March 2022
Do you preform Endoscopic Sleeve Gastricplasty? If so, what would be the total cost? And could you provide information regarding your treatment process?
Hello Alicia, We should be able to start shortly. Check back with us in a month. We would have the prices then.
its 2022 !! anyword yet????
Hello, We should be able to start shortly. Check back with us in a month.
We are starting with Endo Sleeve Gastroplasty in march of 2022. We have only a limited number of materials available. So, please sign up soon.
what the cost? peso dollars?
Please do the health questionnaire to get a quote: https://mexicobariatriccenter.com/health-questionnaire/
Do you preform Endoscopic Sleeve Gastricplasty?
Yes, please check out: https://mexicobariatriccenter.com/services-list/endoscopic-sleeve-gastroplasty/
Any updates ? Cost ? Thanks
https://mexicobariatriccenter.com/services-list/endoscopic-sleeve-gastroplasty/
I’m scheduled for ESG surgery with Dr .Christian Lopez November 10th 2022. Do you have reviews? Has he been successful, in all his ESG surgeries? I found one review on another sight about an esophagus tear? Please respond soon.
Hi Leonie, Dr. Christian Rodriguez Lopez is a certified bariatric surgeon that exceeds in performing laparoscopic, endoscopic, and single-incision weight loss procedures. Dr. Lopez performed organ transplants and plastic surgeries before 2014. Visit our Facebook Support group, Mexico Bariatric Center Support Group for patient testimonials.