El fundamento médico para la pérdida de peso es que la obesidad es una enfermedad grave, crónica y progresiva y se asocia con un aumento significativo de la mortalidad y muchos riesgos para la salud, como diabetes mellitus tipo 2, hipertensión, dislipidemia y enfermedad coronaria. Los beneficios de la pérdida de peso (procedures for weightRead More
The medical rationale for weight loss is that obesity is a serious, chronic, and progressive disease and is associated with a significant increase in mortality and many health risks including type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and coronary heart disease. The benefits of procedures for weight loss include a reduction in the rate of progressionRead More
La terapia con balón intragástrico (intragastric balloon) es un método endoscópico y temporal para inducir la pérdida de peso. Consiste en colocar un globo suave lleno de solución salina o gas en el estómago para promover una sensación de saciedad y restricción. Debido a que su mecanismo de pérdida de peso es principalmente restrictivo, suRead More
Intragastric balloon therapy is an endoscopic and temporary method of inducing weight loss. It entails placing a soft saline- or gas-filled balloon in the stomach to promote a feeling of satiety and restriction. Because its weight loss mechanism is mostly restrictive, its efficacy largely relies upon a patient’s adherence to lifestyle changes (ie, diet andRead More
Read in English🇺🇸 Conoce todo sobre el balón gástrico y qué beneficios tiene para la salud La obesidad es un problema de salud al que debemos hacerle frente cuanto antes. Deriva en muchas complicaciones a la larga y además empobrece la calidad de vida. Un cuerpo sano siempre será menos propenso a sufrir ciertas enfermedades.Read More
Read in Spanish Learn all about the intragastric balloon (IGB), and its benefits for health Obesity is a health problem we should address as soon as possible. On the long run, it gives rise to a number of complications, and also impoverishes quality of life. A healthy body will always be less prone to certainRead More
How does the Gastric Balloon Work? The stomach balloon therapy is a minimally invasive, temporary method of inducing weight loss. It relies upon a soft, saline-filled balloon placed in the stomach to promote the feeling of satiety and restriction. The weight loss mechanism of the stomach balloon therapy is restrictive. Any balloon with a volumeRead More
Gastro SB uses the Orbera gastric balloon since this has been the most studied gastric balloon worldwide. In addition, Orbera has a great ancillary team that supports both physicians and patients in order to achieve the best results. What is the Orbera Gastric Balloon? The Orbera gastric balloon is a silicone balloon that is filledRead More