Gastric Balloon
Obera Intragastric Balloon System
It is the most frequently used, and most studied intragastric balloon and were previously known as BioEnteric Intragastric Balloon. Orbera is an FDA-approved obesity treatment device that uses one balloon, placed endoscopically to induce weight loss.
Spatz Gastric Balloon System
Though yet to be approved by the FDA it’s available in many countries including Mexico. The Spatz Adjustable Balloon system is available for commercial use in over 32 countries. It is the only intragastric balloon device that is being used for up to 12 months.
Contraindications
Gastric balloon placement should be avoided in the following conditions.
▸ Active peptic ulcer disease
▸ Earlier surgical resection of the stomach
▸ Inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis
▸ Gastrointestinal malignancies
▸ Bleeding disorders
▸ Chronic liver disease
▸ Pregnancy, lactation, etc.
▸ Chronic pancreatitis
All-inclusive Gastric Balloon Package:
- NPre-operative test:
- Blood tests
- Chest X-ray
- Electrocardiogram
- Spirometry
- Endoscopy
- Gastrography with fluoroscopy equipment (if needed)
- NEvaluation:
- Anesthesiologist
- Internist
- Nutritionist
- Psychologist
- Inhalation therapy team
- NHospital:
- Procedure performed by Dr. Felipe Octavio Nieto Segura
- Hospital fees
- NLogistics:
- Transportation from San Diego Airport to hospital
- Transportation from hospital or hotel, to San Diego Airport
- NPost-operative care:
- Medicine
- One-year medical follow-up
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Consultation fee is discounted from the procedure total.