Stomach volume reduction without surgery in clinics in Israel annually attracts thousands of foreign patients suffering from obesity and related complications. After expedited diagnostics using modern equipment, which takes no more than 3-4 days, doctors select the optimal method for reducing stomach volume.
At the Top Ichilov clinic, a full range of modern methods is applied — patients are prescribed a low-calorie diet, they perform physical exercises, and doctors conduct procedures for placing balloons in the stomach, banding, and endoscopic gastric plication.
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Indications
The main indication for stomach volume reduction is excess body weight that cannot be corrected with conservative methods. The smaller the stomach volume, the less food a person can consume at one time — thus, they can more effectively reduce their weight. Generally, various procedures aimed at reducing stomach size are indicated for patients with obesity and related complications.
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Methods
At the Ichilov clinic, various non-surgical effective techniques aimed at reducing stomach volume are used.
Diet and Lifestyle Changes
Reducing the total number of calories consumed daily can effectively reduce stomach volume in some cases. Particularly pronounced results can be achieved by combining diet with aerobic exercises. Strictly limiting daily caloric intake while maintaining the nutritional value of foods over several weeks can lead to patients losing up to 9 kg of body weight, and their stomach volume can decrease by approximately one-third.
Balloon Placement
Another approach is based on placing an inflatable balloon in the stomach. This method can be applied if diet and exercise do not yield the desired results or are not recommended. The balloon is placed on an outpatient basis using endoscopic equipment. It is introduced into the stomach in a deflated state and then inflated with air or filled with saline. By occupying a significant volume of the stomach (up to 50% or more), the balloon thus reduces the amount of food that the patient can consume at one time. After 6-12 months, the balloon is deflated and removed during a non-invasive endoscopic procedure. During this time, the patient manages to lose excess weight, and their stomach volume decreases. This result is temporary; to maintain it, the patient must adhere to a diet and engage in physical exercises.
Banding
Banding involves placing a silicone inflatable band that constricts the upper part of the stomach (from its outer surface). The placement is performed laparoscopically — through a small incision in the skin. By constricting the stomach, the band divides it into two halves — a small upper and a large lower. Since the receptors responsible for the feeling of fullness are located in the upper part of the stomach, the patient needs to consume only a small amount of food that fills the upper part of the stomach to feel full. The procedure is indicated for patients with a body mass index of more than 30-40, suffering from complications caused by obesity (diabetes, hypertension, etc.).
Initially, a small incision of about one centimeter is made near the navel. Then the abdominal cavity is filled with carbon dioxide to allow the doctor a better view of the internal organs. A laparoscope equipped with a miniature video camera is introduced through the incision, and the image is transmitted to a monitor. After that, the doctor wraps a silicone band around the stomach with a clasp, secures it, and inflates it.
The patient begins to lose weight, and their stomach volume decreases. As the pressure in the band weakens, it is periodically inflated through a small port formed under the skin of the abdomen. The port has a membrane and is inflated using a syringe filled with saline. As a result of the band placement, patients typically lose 0.5-1 kg of body weight per week.
Endoscopic Plication
Plication is a new method of stomach reduction in Israel. It allows for a significant reduction in stomach volume without making any incisions, even small ones. The procedure is performed with transoral access — a flexible long tube is introduced into the stomach through the patient's mouth and esophagus, which has a special port at the distal end equipped with plication apparatus. This apparatus resembles forceps and a system for placing sutures. Additionally, there is a camera at the end of the endoscope that allows the doctor to monitor the plication process.
Using the forceps, a small portion of the inner stomach surface is grasped, forming a fold that is sutured. Throughout the inner surface of the stomach, many such folds are formed during plication. There are also techniques that involve forming one large fold along the stomach. As a result of plication, stomach volume can be reduced by up to 75%, and patients lose approximately 20-30% of their body weight within a year after the procedure.
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Cost of Stomach Reduction in Israel
Prices in Israeli medical centers allow tourists from Western European countries and the United States to save up to 30-35% of their budget. Surgical methods for treating obesity are also cheaper — although the cost of gastric resection in Israel is influenced by many factors. However, in the end, the cost of gastric resection in Israel is still significantly lower compared to similar operations in Germany or the USA. You can find out approximate prices for the procedures you are interested in by contacting our specialists in the chat window.
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Advantages of the Top Ichilov Center
- The clinic's specialists have extensive experience and have undergone advanced specialization in surgical and non-surgical bariatrics. Many of them have specialized for several years in leading foreign medical centers, and their names are known in the international medical community.
- Diagnostics are conducted using modern high-precision medical imaging equipment, allowing for the study of the anatomical features of the stomach and the selection of the optimal method for reducing its volume.
- The clinic employs a full range of non-invasive and minimally invasive methods that effectively reduce stomach size and decrease the patient's excess weight. Our doctors have extensive experience in applying diets and exercises, banding, balloon placement, and performing endoscopic plication.
Every foreign patient who approaches the clinic can count on the support of the international department — medical documents will be translated by a personal curator, who will also coordinate with doctors and assist in resolving everyday issues.