Abstract
Objectives: To develop an endoscopic method to treat obesity by decreasing gastric emptying. This is accomplished by narrowing the gastric pylorus endoscopically, thus causing early and prolonged satiety and subsequently decreasing caloric consumption. Methods: 16 young dogs (still growing) were randomized into 3 groups (8 Suture, 4 Sham, and 4 Control). Using an endoscopic suturing device (Bard, EndoCinch), sutures were placed across the pylorus in the suture group. Gastric emptying studies were conducted on all dogs using Octanoic acid breath tests.
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