Obesity and endoscopic methods in bariatric surgery

This study analyzes the main advantages and disadvantages of various surgical and endoscopic techniques in bariatric surgery. Screening of foreign and domestic literature with appropriate keywords revealed studies devoted to various treatment approaches in patients with obesity. Thanks to analysis of these publications, it is possible to demonstrate the effectiveness and safety of endoscopic interventions in bariatric surgery. Intraluminal endoscopic approach, in particular endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is a modern and minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgery in patients with morbid obesity.