ENDOSCOPIC PROCEDURE

Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty

Stomach reduction without surgery

45-60 min
Duration
1 Day
Hospital Stay
1 Week
Recovery
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Not every patient needs surgery. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty offers a gentle alternative - entirely without incision.

The stomach is reduced from the inside endoscopically. Under anesthesia, without scars, with rapid recovery.

The Procedure

Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty

During ESG, a flexible endoscope is inserted through the mouth into the stomach. Using a specialized suturing system, the stomach is folded and reduced from the inside - without any external incision. The stomach volume is reduced by approximately 70%.

Medical illustration: Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty

Why this procedure

Advantages of ESG

01
No incision - purely endoscopic
The entire procedure is performed through the mouth - no external incisions, no scars, no wound healing risks.
02
Only 1 day hospital stay
Short inpatient stay with rapid return to everyday life - significantly shorter than surgical procedures.
03
Suitable for BMI 30-40
Ideal option for patients with a BMI between 30 and 40 who are looking for a less invasive alternative.

Results

What ESG achieves

Approx. 70% stomach reduction without incision

Effective volume reduction of the stomach through endoscopic folding from the inside.

Reversible

The procedure is reversible and can be repeated or adjusted if needed.

Gentle alternative

A gentle alternative for patients who do not wish to undergo traditional surgery.

Eligibility

Who is this procedure suitable for?

  • BMI 30-40
  • No severe comorbidities
  • Desire for a non-surgical alternative
  • Failed conservative therapy
“ESG is a revolution - stomach reduction without surgery, without scars, with rapid recovery.”
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Gerhard Prager
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Frequently Asked Questions

Well informed for your consultation

What is ESG?

Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty is a stomach reduction without surgery. An endoscope is inserted through the mouth and the stomach is folded from the inside with sutures, reducing the volume by approximately 70% - entirely without an external incision.

Who is ESG suitable for?

ESG is particularly suitable for patients with a BMI between 30 and 40 who are looking for a less invasive alternative to surgical procedures and do not have severe comorbidities.

How much weight can you lose?

On average, patients lose 15-20% of their body weight within the first 12 months after ESG. Success depends on accompanying dietary and lifestyle changes.

How do I schedule an appointment?

Call us at +43 660 489 58 51 or use the contact form. During the initial consultation, we will determine together which procedure is optimal for you.

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Gerhard Prager

YOUR SURGEON

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Gerhard Prager

IFSO World President 2023/2024. Over 9,900 procedures. Professor at MedUni Vienna.

Questions about ESG?

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An initial consultation without obligations - where we determine together which path makes the most medical sense.

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