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Natural orifice endoscopic surgery
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Sep 2011
EditorialEndoscopic visceral fat removal as therapy for obesity and metabolic syndrome: a sham-controlled pilot study (with video).
Increased visceral adiposity is a key feature of obesity and metabolic syndrome. Previous studies have generated controversial results regarding visceral fat (VF) removal as a therapy for obesity and metabolic syndrome. ⋯ Endoscopic omentectomy is safe and feasible and has the potential to treat obesity and metabolic syndrome. Near-total VF removal is required to achieve net weight loss and improvement of metabolic syndrome.