Discover the New Accordion Weight Loss Procedure: Non-Surgical and Efficient
The 'Accordion' procedure aids in weight loss and is considered safer and more reliable than traditional surgeries. It involves no surgery and offers quick recovery.
(Photo: shutterstock)Researchers in the United States have developed a new weight loss method. The method, called 'Accordion', reduces stomach volume by stitching its walls in an accordion pattern, inducing a quicker sensation of fullness.
The significant advantage of the Accordion method is that it does not require surgery; instead, it is considered a quick and straightforward endoscopic procedure with minimal potential for complications.
At a conference of the American Society of Gastroenterology, initial evidence for the 'Accordion' was presented. The conference showcased study results conducted by Weill Cornell University in New York, examining three groups of patients who underwent stomach reduction: 91 underwent the Accordion procedure, 120 had sleeve surgery, and 67 underwent banding surgery (where part of the stomach is wrapped so only part of it functions). While the 'Accordion' is considered non-surgical, the latter two are surgical, though recovery is relatively short as they do not involve a large abdominal incision.
A year after the procedure, researchers found that patients who underwent the 'Accordion' reduced their weight by 18%, those who had sleeve surgery reduced by 30%, and those who had banding surgery reduced by 14%.
In terms of weight reduction percentages, the Accordion surgery results were less impressive than sleeve surgery, but it had the lowest complication rate of just 1%. In contrast, the other two procedures had complications exceeding 10%. Additionally, Accordion procedure patients were discharged home immediately after the procedure, while other surgery patients were hospitalized for an average of three days.
Cost-wise, the Accordion procedure is much cheaper than other procedures. While the Accordion procedure costs around 12,000 dollars, sleeve surgery is about 22,000 dollars, and the cost of banding surgery is close to 15,000 dollars.
The developers of the method explain that it is suitable for individuals with obesity (BMI of 30 and above) who cannot undergo one of the classic stomach reduction surgeries due to potential complications.
