Gastric Balloon

Intra Gastric Balloon: Popularly known as Non-Surgical Obesity Treatment

Intra Gastric Balloon, popularly known as gastric balloon, is an effective non-surgical method of treating obesity. This procedure is applied with the help of a balloon inserted into the stomach to promote weight loss. The gastric balloon aims to change eating habits and mechanically create a feeling of satiety, allowing individuals to consume less food.

Who is Intra Gastric Balloon Suitable for?

Gastric balloon application is especially ideal for obese individuals who are not suitable for surgical intervention or who do not want to take the risk of surgery. This method can be preferred in the following cases:

• Patients at Risk of Surgery: It offers a safe alternative in cases where surgical intervention carries a high risk.
• Individuals with Surgery Reservations: It is a non-surgical solution for patients who fear or worry about surgical procedures.
• Emergency Weight Loss Requirements: It is an effective treatment option for health emergencies that require rapid weight loss.
• Temporary Obesity Treatment: It can be used in individuals who are not planning a surgical procedure but need to control their weight.
• Surgical Preparation: It is applied to reduce the risks of overweight patients before larger surgical procedures such as handcuff surgery.

How is an Intra Gastric Balloon Performed?

This procedure is performed with a completely non-surgical, endoscopic technique. During the procedure, a balloon is inserted into the patient’s stomach, which can be inflated with the help of an endoscope. The details of the procedure can be listed as follows:

• Fast and Easy Procedure: The average procedure time is 15 minutes.
• Sedation or Anesthesia Option: The balloon is usually administered under sedation, i.e. a mild state of sleep. However, general anesthesia may be preferred in some cases.
• Removal Procedure: When the balloon needs to be removed, it is usually removed under general anesthesia.

Recovery Process After the Procedure

Patients can return to their daily lives in a short time after the Intra Gastric Balloon procedure. Hospitalization is usually not required after the procedure and patients are sent home on the same day.

Advantages of Intra Gastric Balloon

• Non-Surgical Treatment: Since no surgical intervention is required, the recovery time is fast.
• Provides a Feeling of Satiety: The balloon placed in the stomach helps to reduce the amount of food.
• It is a Temporary Method: The balloon is usually used for 6 months and then removed.
• Ideal for Surgical Preparation: Promotes weight loss and reduces the risks of surgery before more extensive surgical procedures.

The gastric balloon is an effective obesity treatment method that promotes weight loss and improves the quality of life of individuals. Intra Gastric Balloon offers a safe option as it does not require surgical intervention and can be applied in a short time. You can contact our clinic to get more information about this procedure performed under the expertise of Prof. Dr. Kamil Gülpınar and to find out if it is suitable for you.