New bariatric device: Endobarrie gastric sleeve

Seattle, WA

Imagine reaping the benefits of gastric bypass without the risks of surgery. Early results from the study of a new device are finding just that potential.

Weighing in isn't such a bad thing anymore for Barbara McMackin ever since she became the first person in the United States to get an experimental device called Endobarrier.

"Endobarrier is a sleeve that is placed without surgery into the patient's small intestine to help them achieve weight loss," said Dr. Keith Gersin, Chief of Bariatric Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center.

The gastric sleeve, or Endobarrier, is placed endoscopically through the mouth and lines the first two feet of the small intestine where it prevents food from being absorbed.

Early results from the study show patients who got the device lost more weight. More >>

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