Endoscopy 2025; 57(09): 1033-1055
DOI: 10.1055/a-2630-2062
Technical Review

Devices and techniques for bariatric and metabolic endoscopy: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Technical and Technology Review

Ivo Boškoski
 1   Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
 2   Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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Maria Valeria Matteo
 1   Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
 2   Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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Steven Shamah
 3   Endoscopy Department, Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health Manhattan Campus, New York, New York, USA
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Barham K. Abu Dayyeh
 4   Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Vincenzo Bove
 1   Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
 2   Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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 1   Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
 2   Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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 5   Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatopancreatology, and Digestive Oncology, CUB Hôpital Erasme, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Hôpital Universitaire de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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Roberta Maselli
 6   Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Italy
 7   IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Italy
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Silvana Perretta
 8   Department of Digestive and Endocrine Surgery, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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Valerio Pontecorvi
 1   Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
 2   Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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Christine Stier
 9   Department of Surgery, Interdisciplinary Endoscopy, University Medical Center Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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10   Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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11   Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
12   Clinical Effectiveness Research Group, Institute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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13   Department of Medical Sciences and Surgery, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
14   Gastroenterology Unit, IRCCS-Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Abstract

Endoscopic bariatric and metabolic therapies (EBMTs) are increasingly recognized as valuable tools for managing obesity and related metabolic disorders. As the prevalence of obesity continues to rise globally, there is a growing demand for effective, safe, and less invasive treatment options. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the available EBMTs, including both stomach-targeted and small-bowel-targeted devices. The review details the various devices, outlines the techniques for their proper use, and discusses their indications. It also presents data on their efficacy and safety, and the management of adverse events and weight regain, as well as anticipated future developments. The paper emphasizes the necessity for additional high quality randomized controlled trials and long-term outcome data to better define the role of these therapies within obesity treatment protocols. Overall, this review serves as an authoritative resource for endoscopists, bariatric specialists, and the wider healthcare community involved in obesity care, promoting best practices and guiding the appropriate implementation of EBMTs in clinical settings.

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Article published online:
08 July 2025

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