Transoral Outlet Reduction, or TORe, is a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure that seeks to restore the stoma (small gastric opening) to its original post-surgery size. The TORe procedure is a revision surgery specifically designed for patients who have had gastric bypass but are experiencing weight regain due to stretching of the stomach outlet.
Over time, the small opening, or stoma, that connects the stomach pouch to the small intestine can stretch, which can cause patients to consume more food leading to weight regain. TORe aims to reduce the size of this enlarged stoma, restoring the feeling of fullness after eating a small amount of food.
TORe Benefits
TORe is minimally invasive leading to shorter recovery times than traditional surgery. TORe can help patients, who have regained weight due to stretched gastric outlets, to lose the weight again by restoring the restrictive gastric outlet. This will continue to help improve obesity-related health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea.
Candidates for TORe
Candidates for TORe are people who have previously undergone RY Gastric Bypass. These RY gastric bypass patients have experienced significant weight regain due to the enlargement of the gastric outlet on the stomach pouch. TORe is not a standalone solution for weight loss. It is a tool to assist in broader lifestyle changes such as painting 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.
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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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