A202 Multicenter Experience with the Procedureless Gastric Balloon in Adolescents with Obesity

The prevalence of obesity in adolescents has rapidly increased over the last decade and is associated with major short- and long-term health consequences. Lifestyle intervention alone is often ineffective and invasive surgery in adolescents is rarely undertaken due to risk/benefit perceptions. Recently, endoscopic treatment of obesity with an intragastric balloon (IGB) has emerged as a therapeutic option for adolescents. Objective: To assess the safety and effectiveness of the Elipse™ Balloon, a swallowed and naturally-excreted IGB, in the management of adolescents with obesity.