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Incision free weight loss surgeryComing soon to the UKNo incisions No overnight stay in hospitalFor individuals 50-75 lbs overweight
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• Evolution of Weight Loss Procedures• New Option: Incisionless Procedure• What is Primary Obesity Surgery,
Endolumenal (POSE)?• Procedure Details• Is POSE right for you?
Open Surgery(Roux en Y Gastric
Bypass)
Up to 1 week
6 weeks+
Laparoscopic Surgery
1-3 days
(Gastric Band)
~3 weeks
(POSE)
1 day or outpatient
1-2 days
Scarring
Typical Hospitalization
Typical Recovery
Endoscopic Access Reach stomach through the mouth
Folds stomach tissue from inside Reduces stomach capacity & hunger
No abdominal incisions
No scars, less pain than other laparoscopic or open procedures
Minimally Invasive procedure
Faster recovery, potentially reduced risk of infection and other complications
Confidential procedure, no bandages & minimal down time
Quickly back to work, no one needs to know you have even had a procedure
Durable Tissue Anchors Secure Folds in Stomach Reducing Its Capacity
Stomach Before & After Superimposed View
• Pre-Op physical & nutritional evaluation
• Surgery 60-90 minutes under general anesthesia
• Overnight hospital stay or outpatient procedure
• Follow-up appointments with practice to establish & monitor proper diet and exercise activity
• Complications that may be associated with the procedure include:– Sore throat & nausea – Others include:
• Abrasion• Perforation • Bleeding• Fistula• Inflammatory Reaction
• The procedure is new and long term data is not available yet.
Q: How much weight will I lose?
A: Initial patients who have had this procedure lost an average of 20-25 pounds in the first 6 months following their POSE procedure. Results did vary by patient.
To realize the full benefits of the procedure, you must commit to following the diet, exercise and nutritional counseling programs that your physician prescribes.
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