Gastric balloon
It is a silicone device that is placed endoscopically on an outpatient basis and takes up space in the stomach to induce early satiety and support weight loss alongside lifestyle changes.
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Gastric balloon
Temporary and biocompatible device that is placed endoscopically (or as an ingestible capsule) and takes up space in the stomach to increase satiety; it is removed after a defined period and requires a habit-change plan to maintain results.
Health benefits
It takes up a third of the stomach
Increases satiety for longer
Help to eat less
Supports habit changes
Learn about every gastric balloon option
Every patient is different. Dr Dick Manrique offers the leading gastric balloon options available in Peru, allowing you to choose the treatment that best suits your goals, lifestyle and expected treatment duration.
World's only adjustable balloon approved for a 12-month treatment. It allows the volume to be modified during treatment to improve tolerance or boost weight loss.
- Volume adjustable according to tolerance and progression
- Treatment of up to 12 months
- Endoscopic placement and removal
- Greater weight loss than other balloons
Temporary silicone gastric balloon (6 months), with extensive clinical experience; it is placed and removed via endoscopy and occupies space in the stomach to induce early satiety and help reduce food intake.
- Outpatient procedure
- 6-month standardised treatment
- Endoscopic placement and removal
- Supports habit changes
It is a capsule-shaped balloon that is swallowed orally, without endoscopy or anaesthesia; it is filled in the stomach to induce early satiety and passes naturally in approximately 16 weeks.
- Ingestible capsule
- Abdominal X-ray confirmation
- induces early satiety
- Natural removal in ~16 weeks
Comparison of gastric balloons
Results vary depending on your health, habits and adherence to the treatment plan
| Clinical variable | Spatz3 | ORBERA | Allurion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of treatment | 12 months | 6 months | 4 months |
| Placement method | Endoscopic | Endoscopic | By oral route (capsule) |
| Extraction method | Endoscopic | Endoscopic | Natural culling |
| Adjustable capacity | Yes | No | No |
| Requires sedation | Yes | Yes | No |
| Initial volume | 400–700 cc (adjustable) | 400–700 cc | 550 cc (fixed) |
| Monitoring programme | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Recovery time | 2-3 days | 2-3 days | 2-3 days |
| Total body weight loss | 15% TBWL | 10.2% TBWL | 12% TBWL |
- Spatz3 (RCT): Brooks J. et al. US FDA Pivotal Trial. Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data (SSED), FDA Approval P190012.
- Orbera (RCT): US Pivotal Randomised Controlled Trial. Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data (SSED), FDA Approval P140008.
- Allurion (RCT): AUDACITY Pivotal Trial (ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT05368259, P250023). Includes pharmacovigilance alerts issued by ANSM (France), AEMPS (Spain) and MHRA (United Kingdom).
RCT: Randomised Controlled Trial
Clinical fundamentals of the adjustable gastric balloon
The Spatz3 adjustable balloon combines prolonged treatment with adjustable volume, to adapt to each patient's tolerance and progress.
Sustained results
The duration of up to 12 months helps to consolidate habits
Security check
Endoscopic placement allows the gastric cavity to be evaluated prior to placement
Adjustable volume
The volume can be adjusted to improve tolerance or enhance weight loss
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