Endoscopy 2021; 53(07): v34
DOI: 10.1055/a-1254-0643
Author commentary

Author commentary on Jad Farha et al.

 

    Jad Farha et al. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty: suturing the gastric fundus does not confer benefit

    The outcomes of endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) with or without suturing of the fundus were retrospectively compared. It appears that ESG without fundal suturing is preferable to ESG with suturing owing to better weight loss outcomes and the shorter procedure duration.

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