The bariatric treatment is a non-surgical, innovative alternative to surgical treatment of obesity. It is performed with the help of endoscopic equipment that does not leave any cuts or scars at the patient’s targets. This innovative method is to reduce stomach volume by up to 60–80% by applying sutures that can be removed at any time, which makes the treatment 100% reversible and non-invasive. It is also possible to use absorbable sutures.

The procedure is performed under general anesthesia. First, the system is introduced into the stomach with the use of an endoscope – and then the surgeon places numerous individual sutures, reducing the organ, but leaving its anatomical shape. Finally, it removes the tools from the patient’s body. The duration of the entire procedure is approximately 1.5 hours.

A patient undergoing suture placement is obligated to follow strict, liquid diet for at least 3 days after surgery – preferably for 2 weeks. After this period, you can gradually introduce soft foods – e.g. cooked vegetables. The return to a normal diet can take about 7 weeks. In the meantime, during the first 3 weeks a patient should also use supplementation recommended by a dietitian.

The effects of the bariatric surgery vary from patient to patient. It is important to follow medical recommendations strictly and change eating habits.

We invite you to the overweight and obesity clinic, where we deal with everyone in a holistic way. Treatments are performed by experienced specialist – dr Artur Raiter.