Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) in Israel

Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) uses an endoscopic suturing device to reduce stomach size and promote weight loss. Also called the accordion procedure, ESG may be suitable for people who are obese and have not successfully lost weight through exercise or modifying their food intake. At the Institute of Gastroenterology at Sheba Medical Center in Israel, physicians from a range of disciplines will evaluate each patient’s candidacy before performing ESG with the latest technologies. Comprehensive follow-up care is provided.

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    How does endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty work?

    The doctor will insert an endoscope, which is a flexible tube with a camera and a suturing device, down your throat and into your stomach. The tiny camera captures a detailed image of the inside of your stomach, eliminating the need for any abdominal incisions. Using the endoscope, about 12 sutures are made in your stomach to transform the shape into a narrow tube. The new, smaller stomach reduces the amount of food that you can eat and the quantity of calories that your body can absorb. ESG is done under general anesthesia and takes approximately an hour and a half.

    What conditions are treated by endoscopic
    sleeve gastroplasty?

    As a way to promote substantial weight loss, ESG can be an effective treatment for obesity and all of the associated life-threatening health conditions, including:

    • Heart disease or stroke
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Severe sleep apnea
    • Hypertension
    • Gastroesophageal reflux disease

    Why come to Sheba

    for endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty?

    Exceptional
    Experience

    We perform more than 15,000 endoscopic procedures and treat more than 40,000 gastroenterology patients annually

    Compassionate
    Care

    Sheba’s Eye Institute, the largest Ophthalmology Department in Israel, performs approximately 3,800 procedures yearly

    State-of-the-Art
    Technology

    The Institute of Gastroenterology at Sheba offers the most cutting-edge equipment and techniques in Israel

    Patient-centric
    Comfort

    Everyone who undergoes an endoscopic procedure has a completely private niche for their preoperative and postoperative needs, as well as a personal medical coordinator from the International Medical Tourism Division to help with every detail

    World-Class
    Team

    Our center comprises 30 physicians, all with highly qualified expertise in gastroenterology subspecialties

    Internationally
    Recognized

    Sheba has been awarded full accreditation from the prestigious Joint Commission International (JCI), the gold standard in healthcare

    Our Doctors

    Prof. Abraham (Rami) Eliakim

    Prof. Abraham (Rami) Eliakim

    Director, Institute of Gastroenterology

    Prof. Eliakim specializes in internal medicine and gastroenterology, and he has published over 250 original articles, books, and chapters in medical literature. He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and then completed a two-year training course at Washington University, St. Louis, USA. Prof. Eliakim is also a visiting professor at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, and a professor of medicine at the Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University.

    Alon Lang, MD Senior Physician, Institute of Gastroenterology

    Alon Lang, MD Senior Physician, Institute of Gastroenterology

    Senior Physician, Advanced Endoscopy Service; Head of the Nutrition Clinic

    Dr. Lang specializes in advanced endoscopy. He is a leading physician in Israel in the field of medical endoscopy for the treatment of obesity and nutritional support for complex patients.

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    Top Ten Best Hospitals Worldwide

    Sheba Medical Center sets the standard for excellence in patient-focused care. Recently, Newsweek included Sheba on their prestigious list of the Top Ten Best Hospitals Worldwide. This endorsement recognizes Sheba as a leading force in medical science and biotechnological innovation – maximizing the latest technologies while always providing holistic, outstanding healthcare. Sheba is strongly committed to delivering personalized, expert medicine to everyone from all over the world.

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    Sheba’s Holistic Approach to Healing

    Many factors join together to enable long-term weight loss, which is why treating your whole body is essential. At Sheba, we combine the innovative medical procedure of ESG with emotional and nutritional components to achieve successful and sustainable weight loss. Our supportive, multidisciplinary experts will get to know you – your physical, mental, and lifestyle needs – in order to custom-design a plan to obtain your personalized goals and maximize your quality of life.

    Sheba Medical Center

    Tailor-made medicine

    Are you suffering from obesity and the life-threatening conditions it can cause? Book a consultation at Sheba Medical Center to learn more about ESG and your candidacy.
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