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Intra-Gastric Ballon
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This is a temporary non-surgical
intragastric balloon system for the
treatment of obesity. The device used offers a
tailored solution to patients suffering from
obesity and whose condition does not justify a
surgical procedure. The new technical
developments of this new implant have the aim of
improving the quality of life for patients while
reducing the risks associated with the
procedure. |
How it
works?
Its principle is simple: occupying volume in the
stomach in order to provoke the feeling of
satiety quickly. In this way, due to the
presence of the balloon, the person eats less
and loses weight without frustration within the
framework of multi-disciplinary medical care.
The balloon is introduced into the stomach
through the mouth without the need for surgery.
The physician inserts an endoscopic camera
(gastroscope) into the stomach. If no
abnormalities are observed, the physician
proceeds with the placement of the balloon
through the mouth and down the oesophagus into
the stomach. Once the balloon is inside the
stomach, it is filled with air through a small
filling tube attached to the balloon. Once
filled, the doctor removes the tube by gently
pulling on the external end, leaving the balloon
inside the stomach.
Placement of the balloon takes approximately 20
minutes, after which you will be monitored by
specialist nursing staff in the recovery bay. As
this is a “day-only” procedure, you are
generally able to be escorted home within two
hours after balloon insertion. |
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Is the Heliosphere Intragastric
Ballon right for me?
The Intra Gastric Balloon is designed to
assist with weight loss in people who are at least 40% above
their ideal weight and who have failed to obtain prolonged
weight loss with other weight control programs.
The Heliosphere ® System may be particularly useful for
people considered too overweight or at increased risk for
bariatric surgery. The use of the Intra Gastric Balloon of
Heliosphere ® to successfully reduce weight prior to surgery
may help reduce the risks associated with surgical
procedures on overweight patients. |
Heliosphere Ballon |
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