Risks

So far, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty has shown a favorable safety profile. Pain and nausea may occur for several days after the procedure. These symptoms are usually managed with pain and nausea medications. Most people feel better after a few days.

In addition, although it's not designed to be a temporary procedure, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty can be converted to other bariatric surgery.

When combined with lifestyle modification, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty results in about 15% to 20% total body weight loss at 12 to 24 months.