Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty, Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Laparoscopic Band for Weight Loss: How Do They Compare?

Aleksey A. Novikov, Cheguevara Afaneh, Monica Saumoy, Viviana Parra, Alpana Shukla, Gregory F. Dakin, Alfons Pomp, Enad Dawod, Shawn Shah, Louis J. Aronne, Reem Z. Sharaiha

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Abstract

Background: Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is a novel endobariatric procedure. Initial studies demonstrated an association of ESG with weight loss and improvement of obesity-related comorbidities. Our aim was to compare ESG to laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB). Methods: We included 278 obese (BMI > 30) patients who underwent ESG (n = 91), LSG (n = 120), or LAGB (n = 67) at our tertiary care academic center. Primary outcome was percent total body weight loss (%TBWL) at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. Secondary outcome measures included adverse events (AE), length of stay (LOS), and readmission rate. Results: At 12-month follow-up, LSG achieved the greatest %TBWL compared to LAGB and ESG (29.28 vs 13.30 vs 17.57%, respectively; p < 0.001). However, ESG had a significantly lower rate of morbidity when compared to LSG or LAGB (p = 0.01). The LOS was significantly less for ESG compared to LSG or LAGB (0.34 ± 0.73 vs 3.09 ± 1.47 vs 1.66 ± 3.07 days, respectively; p < 0.01). Readmission rates were not significantly different between the groups (p = 0.72). Conclusion: Although LSG is the most effective option for weight loss, ESG is a safe and feasible endobariatric option associated with low morbidity and short LOS in select patients.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)267-273
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Volume22
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 1 2018
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty
  • Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band
  • Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
  • Weight loss

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Gastroenterology

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