Bariatric Surgeon Perspective on Bariatric Endoscopy and Intragastric Balloons: European Perspective

Bariatric surgeon perspective on bariatric endoscopy (BE) and intragastric balloons (IGB) in Europe is influenced by different national health-care systems. The IGB is well established in most European countries for more than two decades. New endoscopic procedures were developed in the past few years. With the growth of overweight and obesity in all regions of the continent, the number of patients waiting for effective treatment is increasing.