The endoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, or EGS for short, in contrast to gastric bypass or gastric sleeve reduction, is a new type of procedure that does not require surgical intervention. In this procedure, the stomach is being folded in during a gastroscopy using a special suture technique in order to achieve a drastic reduction in stomach volume (by around 70-80 percent). Like the gastric sleeve, this method is based on the principle of food restriction.
For Whom is an Endoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Suitable and How is it Performed?
The endoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is suitable for patients who have an obesity grade of 1 and therefore do not have a pronounced degree of overweight, or for patients who refuse surgical intervention. The easy access and low risk of intervention makes it a durable alternative to the gastric balloon, which is not as sustainable as the material can wear out. Since EGS is a very new procedure, health insurance companies currently are not covering the costs.
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PRICE & SERVICES
ENDOSCOPIC SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY
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Consultation with the operating doctor via video conference
Advice and support before and after the operation
Transfer service
Blood draw & laboratory costs
Hospitalization
Medication in the hospital
German-speaking support
Nutrition counselling
FAQ
When can I go back to work?
You can go back to work after 2 days.
What kind of risks can occur?
A distinction must be made here between the general risks of short anesthesia, intolerance to medication, including local anesthesia, and the specific risks of
endoscopic sleeve gastrectomy addition to the general risks of an operation, the following specific risks are to be assessed as increased in an EGS treatment:
- In addition to the general risks of a gastroscopy, the following specific risks are to be assessed as increased during EGS treatment:Bruising or injuries to the esophagus and stomach walls. Slight bleeding at the suture points can also occur.
- The assessment and explanation of the risks must always be made individually and depending on the patient and his anamnesis in a detailed consultation with the operating doctor.
When can I do sports again?
After five days you can start with moderate training.
When can I go back to work?
You can go back to work after 2 days.
What do I have to consider after the operation?
Although a major advantage of the procedure is that the patient does not require post-operative care as with other surgical procedures, we are convinced that support from nutritional coaching will support the weight loss success and weight maintenance in the long term significantly. For this reason, we provide a tailored nutritional concept after a stomach reduction using the EGS method.
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Hanseatic Health
bei AP im Luna Center
Wilhelm-Strauß-Weg 2b
21109 Hamburg
GERMANY
bei AP im Luna Center
Wilhelm-Strauß-Weg 2b
21109 Hamburg
GERMANY
PHONE
+49 162 4231270
