Lose Weight with Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG): Proven by Groundbreaking Study

 
Obesity is a growing global challenge. By 2030, more than 1 billion people are expected to struggle with it. Traditional approaches like diet and exercise can work, but they don’t always deliver the results people need. For some, weight-loss surgeries might feel too drastic or risky.
 
ESG offers a middle ground—a safe, effective, and less invasive way to lose weight and improve your health.
 

What is ESG?

Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) is a cutting-edge, non-surgical weight-loss procedure designed to help people struggling with obesity. Unlike traditional surgeries, ESG doesn’t involve any incisions. Instead, doctors use a thin, flexible camera inserted through the mouth to stitch the stomach into a smaller shape. This reduces how much you can eat, helps you feel full sooner, and keeps you feeling full longer—making it easier to lose weight.

 

How the MERIT Study* Proved ESG Works

The MERIT study was the first large-scale trial in the U.S. to explore how effective and safe ESG is for weight loss. It included hundreds of participants who either had ESG combined with healthy lifestyle changes or just followed a lifestyle program.
The results?

• Those who underwent ESG lost an average of 49% of their excess weight in just one year, compared to only 3% for those relying solely on lifestyle changes.
• Most participants also saw improvements in health issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and cholesterol levels.

This study proves that ESG is not only effective for weight loss but also helps improve overall health.

 

Why Choose ESG?

1. It Works: ESG has been proven to help people lose significant weight and keep it off. Most participants maintained their weight loss even seven years after the procedure.
2. It’s Safe: ESG is a minimally invasive procedure with very few serious side effects. Unlike traditional weight-loss surgeries, it doesn’t involve cutting into the body, so recovery is faster and easier.
3. It’s Versatile: ESG is suitable for people with a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 30 or more, and even for those with a BMI of 27–29.9 if they have health issues like diabetes or high blood pressure.

 

What is the ESG Experience Like?

• No Surgery Required: ESG is done entirely through the mouth using a tiny camera, so there are no scars or stitches on your skin.
• Quick Recovery: Most people can return to work or daily activities within a week.
• More Than Just Weight Loss: Many patients see improvements in their overall health, including better control of conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure.

 

Is ESG Right for You?

If you’ve been trying to lose weight and haven’t had success with diet or exercise, ESG might be the solution you’re looking for. At Bumrungrad International Hospital, the Digestive Disease Center offers this state-of-the-art procedure, performed by highly experienced specialists.
Talk to your doctor today or contact Bumrungrad Digestive Disease Center to learn how ESG could help you achieve your health and weight-loss goals.
 
*Source: Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty for treatment of class 1 and 2 obesity (MERIT): a prospective, multicentre, randomised trial
 


By Asst. Prof. Dr. Veeravich Jaruvongvanich, Gastroenterology and Hepatology