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.
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 Global patient services 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
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.
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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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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.
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Sheba Medical Center provides innovative, personalized medical care to patients from around the world. We are the largest, most comprehensive hospital in the Middle East and dedicated to providing advanced and compassionate medicine for everyone.
We welcome all cases, including the rarest and the most challenging. Our medical teams collaborate to provide the best possible health outcomes. From your initial inquiry through the long-term follow-up care, we are here for you.
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