Intragastric Balloon

A silicone balloon placed in the stomach through the endoscope and filled with saline.

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Intragastric Balloon

A saline-filled silicone balloon placed endoscopically in the stomach to occupy gastric volume as part of a structured weight-loss programme.

In which cases?

Obesity managed without surgery, inside a supervised programme with dietitian follow-up.
A high-risk patient who has to lose weight before bariatric surgery.
A patient who has not reached the target with medical treatment and diet alone.

What makes it different?

Placed and removed through the gastroscope, so there is no incision and nothing is resected.
Fill volume is set at placement, so tolerance can be traded against effect for that patient.
Smooth silicone shell with no exposed edge against the gastric mucosa.
Placed at an endoscopy list under sedation, so no theatre slot and no general anaesthesia are booked.