Update on bariatric surgical procedures and an introduction to the implantable weight loss device: the Maestro Rechargeable System

There are many different methods of treating obesity, ranging from various medical options to several surgical therapies. This paper briefly summarizes current surgical options for weight loss with a focus on one of the newest US Food and Drug Administration-approved devices for surgical weight loss...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Hwang, Stephanie S, Takata, Mark C, Fujioka, Ken, Fuller, William
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2016
Materias:
Review
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4993556/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27574473
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/MDER.S106223
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Sumario:There are many different methods of treating obesity, ranging from various medical options to several surgical therapies. This paper briefly summarizes current surgical options for weight loss with a focus on one of the newest US Food and Drug Administration-approved devices for surgical weight loss therapy, the Maestro Rechargeable System. Also known as the vagal blocking for obesity control implantable device, this tool blocks vagal nerve activity to induce weight loss.

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