Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is a minimally invasive weight loss procedure that reduces the size of the stomach using sutures placed through the mouth. By making the stomach smaller, patients feel full sooner and eat less, which can support significant weight loss. Most people go home the same day and return to normal activities within a few days.

Why Choose Luminis Health for ESG?

At Luminis Health, ESG is offered as part of a comprehensive weight loss program, not as a stand-alone procedure. Patients benefit from the collaboration of bariatric surgery, advanced endoscopy, nutrition, and long-term weight management specialists who work together to determine the safest and most effective treatment plan for each individual. Our goal is to offer patients a less invasive weight-loss option while keeping them connected to the full support of an experienced multidisciplinary team.

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What to Expect with ESG

Patients undergoing ESG should be prepared for the following:

Comprehensive Care Team: Your team includes not only your surgeon or gastroenterologist but also nurses, anesthesiologists and nutritionists, all dedicated to guiding you through the process and addressing any concerns.
Preoperative Screening: A member of our team will work with you to determine if you are a candidate for ESG based on your BMI, medical history and other factors.
Postoperative Recovery: ESG is performed under general anesthesia, so patients wake up in a recovery area after the procedure. Most patients are able to go home the same day once they have recovered from sedation

Common Questions About ESG

While both ESG and traditional weight loss surgery can provide long-lasting results, the procedures are different. ESG is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure performed without incisions, while traditional weight loss surgery involves surgical incisions and typically requires at least an overnight hospital stay, depending on the procedure and individual patient needs.

Yes, ESG allows for a faster recovery. Because it does not use incisions, patients experience less blood loss, reduced risk of complications, and a quicker return to normal activities compared to traditional surgery.

ESG and weight loss injections work in different ways. ESG is a procedure that reduces the size of the stomach using internal sutures, helping patients feel full sooner and eat less. Injections work by affecting hormones that regulate appetite and digestion to reduce hunger and slow stomach emptying. A key difference is duration and maintenance. ESG is a one-time procedure with long-lasting effects, while weight loss injections typically require ongoing weekly or monthly medication use to maintain results.