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Devices and Endoscopic Bariatric Therapies for Obesity

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

In this review, we describe the FDA-approved and investigational devices and endoscopic bariatric therapies for the treatment of obesity. We focus on literature published in the past few years and present mechanisms of action as well as efficacy and safety data.

Recent Findings

Devices and endoscopic procedures are emerging options to fill the significant treatment gap in the management of obesity. Not only are these devices and procedures minimally invasive and reversible, but they are potentially more effective than antiobesity medications, often safer for poor surgical candidates and possibly less expensive than bariatric surgery.

Summary

As many patients require a variety of management strategies (medications, devices, procedures, and/or surgery) in addition to lifestyle modifications to achieve clinically significant weight loss, the future of obesity treatment involves a multidisciplinary approach. Combinations of advanced treatment strategies can lead to additive or synergistic weight loss. This is an area that requires further investigation.

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    Katherine H. Saunders, Leon I. Igel & Louis J. Aronne

  2. Divison of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Weill Cornell Medicine, 1305 York Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, NY, 10021, USA

    Monica Saumoy & Reem Z. Sharaiha

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Reem Z. Sharaiha has received grant support from Apollo Endosurgery and Boston Scientific.

Louis J. Aronne has received research funding from Aspire Bariatrics, Eisai, and Takeda Pharmaceuticals. He declares consultant/advisory board work with Jamieson Labs, Pfizer, Novo Nordisk, Eisai, VIVUS, GI Dynamics, JOVIA Health, and Gelesis. He is a shareholder of Zafgen, Gelesis, MYOS Corporation, and Jamieson Labs, and he is on the Board of Directors of MYOS Corporation and Jamieson Labs.

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Saunders, K.H., Igel, L.I., Saumoy, M. et al. Devices and Endoscopic Bariatric Therapies for Obesity. Curr Obes Rep 7, 162–171 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13679-018-0307-x

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