The endoluminal gastric plication procedure (or endoscopic sleeve, or ELGP) is available to those previously denied by insurance for bariatric surgery due to low body mass index or other factors. Patients typically experience an ultra-fast recovery time (24-48 hours) and have little to no activity restrictions, once home.
Developed in 2014, the endoscopic sleeve is an incisionless procedure that's offered to patients who aren't candidates for bariatric surgery. The procedure is completed with the use of a flexible endoscope and no incisions are made, resulting in shorter recovery time. The procedure is nonsurgical but requires general anesthesia due to the length of time to complete.
Recovery and results will vary by patient. As with any medical procedure or surgery, there are specific risks and possible complications – this may not be representative of all patients, however.
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