It’s important not to base an opinion on one single study.
ESG vs Sleeve Gastrectomy
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7089787/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8817771/
ESG Suture Failure:
Small Australian study* https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6905305/
Around 5% sutures fail within 6 months – USA https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5719914/?report=reader
*I have some questions about this study. Keep in mind that this is an Australian study on only 2 individuals. What I would take away from this particular study is it’s VERY important to have an experienced and very skilled doctor perform this complex procedure.
ESG Revisions:
Resurtering failed stitches
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