Bioenterics Intra-Gastric Balloon or BIB
Endoscopic
insertion – No incisions or scars
A silicon balloon
(Intragastric balloon, BIB) is placed via the mouth
into the stomach and inflated. The position is then
checked with the endoscope and the inflation tube
removed. The normal volume of the stomach is 1.5 l.
The volume of the balloon is 0.5 l. The
Intra-gastric Balloon makes you feel full after only
a little food. The balloon has to be removed after 6
months, also via an endoscope. Following removal of
the intra-gastric balloon, up to 40% will remain at
the reduced weight.
Intra-gastric balloon Criteria
For lower BMI patients who to lose a few kilograms - between 7 - 15 kg
Want a temporary solution
Are not ready, do not want or cannot undergo bariatric surgery
The intra-gastric balloon is performed under sedation and the procedure
costs about $GD6,000. Endoscopic removal 6 months later costs an additional
$GD2000.
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Intra-gastric Balloon -
Endoscopic placement, under
sedation. From approximately SGD
6,000 for admission, surgery, device
and fees. 1-night stay, 3-days down
time.
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Lapband © Surgery |
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Endoscopic
Intra-Gastric
Balloon |
Difficult decision? In general, higer BMI patients would benefit
from the lapband© as they need to
lose more weight. Lower BMI patients
cannot be offered a band and usually
need only lose a few kg.
Sometimes,
patients who are undecided opt for a
balloon first and proceed for
banding if the results of the
balloon are not up to their
expctations.
Patients with very high
BMI are also sometimes offered the
intra-gastric balloon first to make
them medically fit to undergo the
lapband ©.
Salient differences
include: 1. Lapband © is keyhole
surgery, balloon is endoscopic. 2.
Lapband © is permanent, balloon is
temporary. 3. Cost differences SGD 8,000 vs SGD 16,000 for the Lapband ©. |
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CONTACT US
Mailing Address: Dr.
H. G. Baladas, The Surgery Centre, 01-01
RAFFLES HOSPITAL
585 North Bridge Road, Singapore 188770
Email:
hg_baladas@rafflesmedical.com
Dr. Baladas Appointment Line (24 HR): (65) 6311 1111 |
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