Updates in metabolic bariatric endoscopy

Malorie Simons, Reem Z Sharaiha

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Abstract

Obesity and its associated comorbid conditions have been increasing globally. Endoscopic bariatric and metabolic therapies (EBMTs) were initially designed to replicate bariatric surgery physiology for those who are not or choose not to be surgical candidates. Now, newer procedures target the complicated pathophysiology underlying obesity and its comorbidities. EBMT has been categorized based on its therapeutic target (stomach or small intestine), but innovations have expanded to include extraintestinal organs including the pancreas. Gastric EBMTs, namely space-occupying balloons, gastroplasty with suturing or plication, and aspiration therapy, are primarily used for weight loss. Small bowel EBMTs are designed to cause malabsorption, epithelial endocrine remodeling, and other changes to intestinal physiology to ultimately improve the metabolic comorbidities of obesity rather than induce weight loss alone. These include duodenal mucosal resurfacing, endoluminal bypass sleeves, and incisionless anastomosis systems. Extraluminal or pancreatic EBMT is aimed to restore the production of normal pancreatic proteins that are involved in the progression of type 2 diabetes. This review discusses the current and new technologies of metabolic bariatric endoscopy, their pros and cons, and areas for future research.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)107-115
Number of pages9
JournalDigestive Endoscopy
Volume36
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2024
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Humans
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/surgery
  • Endoscopy/methods
  • Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal/methods
  • Bariatric Surgery/methods
  • Obesity/surgery
  • Weight Loss
  • endoscopic metabolic therapy
  • weight loss
  • bariatric endoscopy

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