Under general anesthesia, a thin, flexible tube equipped with a camera (endoscope) is inserted into the mouth and down the esophagus and stomach. An endoscopist then inserts a series of sutures to change the structure of the stomach, leaving it shaped like a sleeve and restricting the amount of food you can consume. Costs Seeking a solution for lasting weight loss? Consider ESG, a minimally invasive outpatient procedure. You’ll go home the same day, but anesthesia requires a designated driver. The procedure uses a tiny endoscope to create a stomach sleeve, reducing its size by about 75%. This limits food…
The Real Cost of Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
