Endoscopy 2020; 52(11): v41
DOI: 10.1055/a-1153-5311
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Sung Hoon Jung et al. Comparative efficacy of bariatric endoscopic procedures in the treatment of morbid obesity: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating efficacy of various bariatric endoscopic procedures. Among the procedures evaluated, aspiration therapy, fluid-filled balloon, primary obesity surgery endoluminal procedure, and duodenal-jejunal bypass liner showed superior short-term efficacy with regard to percentage weight loss and excess weight loss compared with lifestyle modification.

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