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<div><div>Part I - Introductory Issues</div><div>Chapter 1: Intragastric Balloon history</div><div>Chapter 2: Overview of intragastric balloons on an evidence-based perspective</div><div>Chapter 3: Indications and Uses of The Intragastric Balloon</div><div>Chapter 4: The Brazilian Experience on the use of intragastric balloons</div><div>Chapter 5: How the Intragastric Balloon Fits in a Service of Bariatric Endoscopy - Brazilian Perspective</div><div>Chapter 6: Bariatric surgeon perspective on bariatric endoscopy and intragastric balloons – (European perspective)</div><div>Chapter 7: Use of intragastric balloons in the Middle-East: a bariatric surgeon survey</div><div>Chapter 8: Liquid Filled Balloon</div><div>Part II - Devices</div><div>Chapter 9: Adjustable liquid-filled balloon – Overview</div><div>Chapter 10: Double liquid filled balloon</div><div>Chapter 11: Mexican experience in the treatment of obesity with liquid filled balloon</div><div>Chapter 12: A Swallowable Gas Filled Balloon, The Obalon Balloon, first human studies</div><div>Chapter 13: Obalon Intragastric Balloon System Overview</div><div>Part III - Technical Procedures and Related Issues</div><div>Chapter 14: Material – What is the Minimum, the Desirable and the Optimal</div><div>Chapter 15: Liquid Filled Intragastric Balloon - Implant and Removal Technique</div><div>Chapter 16: Adjustable Intragastric Balloon – Implantation and Removal</div><div>Chapter 17: Air-filled intragastric balloon implant</div><div>Part IV - Acute Complications and Treatment</div><div>Chapter 18: Intolerance to the device – Abdominal pain, nausea, and others</div><div>Chapter 19: Impaction of intragastric balloon in the antrum</div><div>Chapter 20: Intestinal migration of an air-filled balloon: laparoscopic removal</div><div>Chapter 21: Migration of the liquid-filled balloon: intestinal sub-occlusion&nbsp;</div><div>Chapter 22: Gastric perforation by intragastric balloon</div><div>Chapter 23: Hyperinflated intragastric balloon</div><div>Chapter 24: Problems in the implantation of the intragastric balloon&nbsp;</div><div>Part V - Chronic Complications and Treatment</div>Chapter 25: Helicobacter Pylori and Intragastric Balloons</div><div>Chapter 26: Fungal colonization</div><div>Part VI - Special Populations</div><div>Chapter 27: Intragastric balloons in pediatric patients and special populations</div><div>Chapter 28: Intragastric balloons as a bridge to bariatric and non-bariatric surgery in super-obese patients</div><div>Part VII - Miscellaneous</div>Chapter 29: Drug regimen and intragastric balloon: pre, post, during, combined<div>Chapter 30: Dietetic Follow-Up During Intragastric Balloon Treatment</div><div>Chapter 31: Psychotherapy in intragastric balloon treatment</div><div>Chapter 32: Physical Activities</div>

<div><div>Manoel Galvão Neto: MD from the Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health (1989) followed by a residency in Digestive and Surgery at July 9th Hospital (São Paulo, Brazil). Invited Professor of Surgical Techniques at Bahiana School (1993-1998), Coordinator of the Experimental Surgery Research Group and Assistant Professor (1998-2000). Specialist certified by the Brazilian College of Digestive Surgery (CBCD, 1992), the Brazilian Federation of Gastroenterology (FBG, 1995) and the Brazilian Society of Digestive Endoscopy (SOBED, 2011). Affiliated Professor of Surgery at ABC University in Santo Andre (Brazil) and appointed as faculty for the FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Department of Surgery (Miami, USA). Dr. Galvão has extensive experience in foregut surgery and interventional endoscopy and international practice with surgical and endoscopic privileges granted in 8 hospitals in São Paulo, Chile, Colombia, and Spain.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Lyz Bezerra Silva: MD from the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Brazil (2011). Residency in General Surgery at Agamenon Magalhães Hospital, Recife, Brazil (2015). Master's in Surgery from UFPE (2017). Specialist certified in Bariatric Surgery by the Brazilian Society of Bariatric Surgery - SBCBM (2017) and Nutrology by the Brazilian Society of Nutrology - Abran (2018). Coordinator of the Research Group on Obesity and Metabolic Surgery at UFPE. Fellow in Medical Informatics and Scientific Research at the University of Texas and Duke University. Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO).</div><div>&nbsp;</div>Eduardo Nobuyuki Usuy Jr.: MD from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Brazil (2001). Residency in Gastroenterology at São Paulo State University, Brazil (2005). MBA in Digital Marketing from Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV). Former President of the Society of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy of Santa Catarina State. Chairman of Digital Affairs Committee of the Brazilian Federation of Gastroenterology (FBG). International Member of the Association for Bariatric Endoscopy (ABE) of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). CEO of Gastrica Clinic in Florianópolis, Brazil.</div><div>&nbsp;</div>Josemberg Martins Campos: MD from the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Brazil (1994). Specializations in Digestive Surgery (1997), General Surgery (2001), Digestive Endoscopy (2006) and Bariatric Surgery (2006); residencies in General Surgery (1998) and Gastroenterological Surgery (2000). Master (2000) and Ph.D. (2004) in Surgery from the UFPE. Associate professor at the Department of Surgery, UFPE. Former president of the Brazilian Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Syndrome (SBCBM). Member of the Brazilian College of Digestive Surgery (CBCD), Brazilian College of Surgeons (CBC), and the Brazilian Society of Laparoscopic Surgery (SOBRACIL). Editorial board member of the Brazilian Archives of Digestive Surgery and of the Journal of the Brazilian College of Surgeons. Member of the Investigational Surgical and Endoscopic Procedures Committee of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO).

<div>Intragastric balloons are steadily gaining popularity among the medical treatments available for obesity. Their efficacy and safety are reinforced by growing body of evidence obtained around the globe. Intragastric balloons are now considered one of the safest and most effective medical procedures for weight reduction. Additionally, the reduced potential for side effects and low invasiveness (compared to bariatric surgeries) are important considerations.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>This book is edited by renowned surgeons and endoscopists from Brazil, a country known for its reputation on the field of bariatric endoscopy and surgery. Such reputation is especially valid where the use of intragastric balloons is concerned. These devices, approved by the FDA only in 2015, have been used in Brazil since the 1990s, attesting to Brazilian expertise in the field.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>This book describes the various types of intragastric balloons used for the treatment of obesity, an alternative to bariatric surgery and other more invasive methods. It addresses their indications, procedures and outcomes, providing readers an overview of the therapeutic options available worldwide. It is divided into seven main sections: I - Introductory Issues; II - Devices; III - Technical Procedures and Related Issues; IV - Acute Complications and Treatment; V - Chronic Complications and Treatment; VI - Special Populations; and VII - Miscellaneous. This structure helps to promote a better knowledge construction and a reasonable flow of ideas throughout the book, guiding the reader from introductory topics to surgical procedures and complications.</div><div><br></div><div>The book ultimately intends to offer an essential reference guide for all physicians and surgeons interested in the treatment of obese patients. It is intended for both experienced professionals looking for in-depth information and for trainees and residents seeking to broaden their perspectives concerning the treatment of obesity.</div>

<p>Developed by international experts in the field, bringing together respected international authors with leading Brazilian researchers in the field of bariatric endoscopy</p><p>Employs a comprehensive approach, encompassing different methods, applications and complications regarding the use of intragastric balloons</p><p>Features a wealth of images demonstrating the clinical procedures</p>