INTRAGASTRIC BALLOON
- An endoscopic procedure, without the need for invasive surgery.
- Performed on an outpatient basis, without requiring hospitalization.
- The device is temporary, and it is generally removed by endoscopy after a year.
- Indicated for patients looking to lose between 10 and 20 kilograms.
WHAT IS THE INTRAGASTRIC BALLOON TECHNIQUE?
The intragastric balloon is a non-surgical, endoscopic bariatric technique in which a latex balloon is introduced into the gastric cavity. The intragastric balloon is inflated with a sterile solution of normal saline to which one cubic centimeter of methylene blue has been added. The intragastric balloon has a capacity between 400 and 700 cc, and the volume to which it is inflated depends on the patient’s stomach size.
HOW IS THE INTRAGASTRIC BALLOON PLACED?
Before placing the intragastric balloon, the patient undergoes diagnostic esophagogastroduodenoscopy with sedation. Once it is determined that there are no contraindications, the intragastric balloon is passed into the gastric chamber with an endoscopic guide. Inflation is done under direct endoscopic vision, and the procedure takes approximately 10 minutes.
Placement is carried out in the endoscopy unit, and it is an outpatient procedure.
Patients who have had previous bariatric surgeries, patients with large hiatal hernias, severe reflux esophagitis, Barrett’s esophagus, esophageal deformities, or ulcers or tumors in the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum are contraindicated for intragastric balloon placement.
HOW MUCH WEIGHT CAN I EXPECT TO LOSE?
Weight loss is individual, but it is estimated that weight loss at 6 months after having the balloon is approximately between 12 and 20 kilograms.
HOW LONG SHOULD I KEEP THE INTRAGASTRIC BALLOON IN PLACE?
Intragastric balloons are designed to stay for a year. After this time, they are removed by endoscopy under sedation. Patients who have had the intragastric balloon placed receive support in nutrition and medical care during the year they have it in place. After the balloon is removed, the patient should continue with healthy nutritional habits and physical activity.
AM I A CANDIDATE FOR INTRAGASTRIC BALLOON BARIATRIC SURGERY?
Presence of obesity-related diseases such as:
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Sleep apnea
- Abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels
- Joint pain in the lower limbs
- Low self-esteem secondary to obesity
The body mass index allows you to determine the degree of obesity based on weight and height. It is calculated by dividing weight in pounds (lb) by height in meters squared (m)2 and is applicable to both sexes.
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• Endoscopic procedure, no need for invasive surgery.
• Usually performed on an outpatient basis, without requiring hospitalization.
• The device is temporary and is typically removed endoscopically after one year.
• Indicated for patients looking to lose between 10 and 20 kilograms.
• A brief and highly safe surgical procedure.
• Patients experience a significant improvement in their quality of life after surgery.
• High effectiveness in weight loss and long-term maintenance, ideal for patients who need to lose between 20 and 40 kilograms.
• A surgical procedure that combines gastric restriction and decreased absorption to address obesity.
• Effective in correcting obesity-related diseases such as diabetes, dyslipidemia, and sleep apnea.
• High effectiveness in weight loss and a low probability of long-term weight regain.
• Indicated for patients who need to lose 40 or more kilograms.
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