ESG vs LSG: Short-term Nutritional Outcomes

Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty in Comparison With Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in Terms of Short-Term Nutritional Outcomes

To assess endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty in comparison to laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy before and 3 months after the procedure in terms of multiple nutrition-related factors, quality of life, weight and other related parameters.

This will be a short-term prospective cohort study, single-center study (NewYou clinical center - Riyadh). A total of 15 endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty patients will be matched with 15 laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy patients by age, gender and BMI. Total sample size is 30 patients. Sample size was selected based on literature, considering the sample will be surgical patients and based on booked patients in the clinic. A multidisciplinary team will provide post-procedure care (including post-surgery diet stages protocol given by the center).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult (≥ 18 years old)
• Willingness and ability to participate
• Males and females
• Non-pregnant

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children (<18 years old)
• Pregnant