The growing obesity pandemic has resulted in the need for the creation of new, less invasive weight loss technologies and treatments. Here are some of the latest weight loss technologies and treatments we can look forward to in the near future:
Doctor Guided Weight Loss Plans
Many patients aren’t candidates for weight loss surgery due to their health. Thankfully, there are other alternatives available to them, including doctor-guided weight loss plans such as the one from PRIME Nutrition. These plans help people lose weight and reach optimal health. They also help people to remain at their target weight.
Space- Occupying Devices
Space-occupying devices are another form of weight loss technology that is becoming popular worldwide. Otherwise known as intragastric balloons, these devices occupy a space inside the stomach, making a person feel fuller much quicker. This type of technology is made of silicone and filled with air or water. It is one of the safest technologies to date and offers most patients excellent results.
Endoscopic Techniques
Endoscopic techniques are a new trend in the treatment of obesity. Unlike bariatric surgery, which is highly invasive and has a high morbidity rate, endoscopic techniques are much less invasive. Because of this, this type of technique is considered much safer for patients. And while there are some complications linked to this form of weight loss treatment, most of the complications can be reversed.
Endoscopic Gastric Remodeling
The stomach is an organ that is easily accessed for gastric remodeling to help with weight loss. This treatment involves reducing the stomach volume by installing stitches, sutures, staples, or tissue anchoring. However, while endoscopic gastric remodeling has proved helpful for many individuals, this type of treatment isn’t effective for everyone. Success is dependent on overcoming specific challenges.
Gastrointestinal Diversions
One of the latest advances in weight loss therapy is gastrointestinal diversion. This diversion device is a titanium-nickel implant attached to a polymer liner. It works by preventing food from coming into contact with the small bowel mucosa. It is placed endoscopically while the patient is under general anesthetic. So far, studies have shown that this is a highly effective and safe device, with most patients experiencing approximately 35.4% weight loss after 12 months.
Percutaneous Procedures
The FDA recently approved the percutaneous procedure to help with weight loss. During this procedure, a small device is placed in the body that enables the washout of the stomach with saline solution. This helps to reduce the number of calories a person ingests. However, for this treatment to be successful, patients must also make specific lifestyle changes.
Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery isn’t a new invention, but it is worth mentioning. This type of treatment is considered the most effective treatment for obesity and its comorbidities. However, it is not available for everyone. Several barriers prevent acceptance onto this treatment.
The obesity pandemic is putting a strain on hospitals all around the world. Thankfully, new treatment options are continually being released to help with this problem, including the examples listed above. Let’s hope these treatments help us win our battle against obesity.
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