INTRAGASTRIC BALLOON AND IMPACT ON WEIGHT LOSS: EXPERIENCE IN QUITO, EQUADOR.

Background: Obesity is associated with different medical conditions, such as cardiologic, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary, and constitutes a severe health problem.

Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the use of intragastric fluid-filled balloon in the reduction of weight and other measurements related to body composition.

Methods: This is a retrospective, monocentric study involving all patients who opted for the intragastric balloon Spatz® placement from January 2018 to July 2019, with fulfillment of inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Hybrid management with graham patch repair assisted with an OVESCO endoscopic system for a post-Nissen fundoplication gastric fistula: A case report.

Introduction And Importance: Gastric fistula is a complication in gastrointestinal surgery. For decades, patients with gastric fistulas were treated surgically, with high morbidity and mortality. Minimally invasive treatment through endoscopic therapy with stents and interventionism has allowed improvements.

Learning Process Effectiveness During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Teleproctoring Advanced Endoscopic Skills by Training Endoscopists in Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Procedure.

Background And Aims: The COVID-19 pandemic has led health institutions to cancel many of the activities including training in different fields. Most practices and training programs have been encouraged to use teleproctoring as an alternative method to enhance physician's ability and assure training. We aimed to evaluate remote training program for endoscopy sleeve gastroplasty (ESG).