Transoral outlet reduction (TORe) is a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure. It treats weight regain after a patient has undergone Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery.
Over time, the small opening (“stoma”) that connects the stomach pouch to the small intestine can stretch. It causes patients to consume more food, leading to weight regain. TORe aims to reduce the size of this enlarged stoma. It restores the feeling of fullness after eating a small amount of food.
TORe Benefits
TORe is minimally invasive. It can lead to shorter recovery times than traditional surgery. It can help patients who have regained weight after RYGB to lose weight again. It does this by reducing the stomach’s capacity. In turn, this can improve obesity-related health conditions. Some of these are diabetes and high blood pressure. It can help with sleep apnea and other diseases as well.
Candidates for TORe
Candidates for TORe are people who have previously undergone RYGB. They have experienced significant weight regain due to the enlargement of the stomach pouch. TORe is not a standalone solution for weight loss. It is a tool to assist in broader lifestyle changes. This includes maintaining a healthy diet and a regular exercise regimen.
TORe (Transoral Outlet Reduction) surgery differs from other bariatric procedures because it is a revision surgery specifically designed for patients who have had gastric bypass but are experiencing weight regain due to the stretching of the stomach outlet.
Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of this procedure.
Our Surgeons
Unlike primary bariatric surgeries like gastric sleeve or bypass, which alter the stomach or intestines, TORe is a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure that tightens the existing gastric outlet without external incisions. This helps restore the restrictive effect and support weight loss again.
Over time, the stomach pouch or outlet may stretch, leading to weight regain. In contrast, other bariatric procedures like gastric sleeve or bypass are primary surgeries for weight loss, not revisions.
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