Frequently asked questions

ESG is a minimally invasive, incisionless procedure performed through the mouth using a flexible endoscope. Sutures are placed along the stomach wall to reduce its functional volume. No stomach tissue is removed.

Sleeve gastrectomy permanently removes about 80% of the stomach through laparoscopic surgery. ESG reshapes the stomach with sutures — no tissue removal, no external incisions — and is generally considered adjustable.

Published series report mean Total Body Weight Loss around 13–17% at 12 months. Individual results vary substantially based on adherence to nutrition, activity, and follow-up.

Because no tissue is removed, ESG sutures can typically be adjusted or released endoscopically if clinically appropriate. Your physician can explain what reversibility means for your specific case.

Adults with a BMI usually between 30 and 50, without contraindicating conditions, who have not achieved goals with non-surgical approaches. Only a qualified physician can determine candidacy after a full evaluation.

Nausea, pain, reflux, bleeding, infection, suture loosening, need for revision, anesthesia-related risks, and rare serious events such as perforation. Individual risks depend on medical history.

Most patients are discharged the same day or after overnight observation. A staged diet typically lasts 4–6 weeks. Recovery varies.

Coverage varies widely. Many patients self-pay. Our coordinators can help you understand documentation options.

Some patients use both under physician guidance. This is an individualized clinical decision.

Because ESG preserves the natural anatomy of the stomach, it generally does not preclude future surgery if a patient and physician decide that path is appropriate.