Endoscopic Intra gastric Balloon placement for Obesity: Case series of the first five balloons placed in Sri lanka

Abstract

With the rising prevalence of obesity in Sri Lanka, effective treatment strategies are essential. Traditional approaches to reduce excessive weight are dietary changes, exercise, medications, and behavioral modification. Bariatric surgery is one of the most effective weight loss methods available to provide sustained outcomes but are considered invasive and therefore less accepted. Endoscopic placement of an intragastric balloon (IGB) is a minimally invasive technique used to induce short-term weight reduction. IGB is a successful technique used to manage obesity worldwide. Here we report the first five cases of IGB placement in Sri Lanka.