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ArticleObesity surgery2024

Safety and Effectiveness of Two Different Fluid-Filled Intragastric Balloons: A Single Center Experience.

Mohsen Alhashemi, Ahmed Alkhamis, Mohammad Jamal, Husain Almahmeed, Fatima Hamshari, Carol Dsouza, Sara Al-Hassani, Ahmed Almousawi, Wafaa Qasem

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9 authors.

Mohsen AlhashemiKuwait University, Kuwait City, Kuwait. mohsen.alhashemi@ku.edu.kw.
Ahmed AlkhamisKuwait University, Kuwait City, Kuwait.
Mohammad JamalKuwait University, Kuwait City, Kuwait.
Husain AlmahmeedThe Clinic, Kuwait, Kuwait.
Fatima HamshariThe Clinic, Kuwait, Kuwait.
Carol DsouzaKuwait University, Kuwait City, Kuwait.
Sara Al-HassaniKuwait University, Kuwait City, Kuwait.
Ahmed AlmousawiThe Clinic, Kuwait, Kuwait.
Wafaa QasemThe Clinic, Kuwait, Kuwait.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe aim of the study is to compare weight loss and safety outcomes of two different commonly available fluid-filled intragastric balloons (IGBs) used for weight loss.

methodA retrospective cohort study of a prospectively maintained database of adult patients who underwent IGB insertion between July 2020 and November 2021 in a single private clinic in Kuwait. The patient either received the Elipse™ or Orbera365™ balloon and was followed until the end of treatment.

resultA total of 358 patients were included, of which 265 and 93 each received the Elipse and Orbera365 balloons, respectively. The mean age of patients was 32.8 (SD 9), the mean body mass index (BMI) was 35 kg/m

conclusionIGBs provide significant weight loss with an acceptable safety profile. The Orbera365 ballon shows better weight loss outcomes compared to the Elipse, likely due to longer duration of treatment. However, there was a higher rate of complications requiring premature balloon removal in the Orbera365 group. Studies with larger patient cohort is needed to verify the findings of this study.

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Gastric BalloonObesity, MorbidWeight LossAdultBody Mass IndexFemaleHumansKuwaitMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeElipseEndoscopic bariatric therapyIntragastric balloonObesityOrbera

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PMID39356398

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