Original Article
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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Sep 16, 2014; 6(9): 419-431
Published online Sep 16, 2014. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v6.i9.419
Updates on gastric electrical stimulation to treat obesity: Systematic review and future perspectives
Ryan Cha, Jacques Marescaux, Michele Diana
Ryan Cha, Jacques Marescaux, Michele Diana, IHU-Strasbourg, Image-Guided Minimally Invasive Surgical Institute, University of Strasbourg, 67091 Strasbourg, France
Jacques Marescaux, Michele Diana, IRCAD, Digestive and Endocrine Surgery, University of Strasbourg, 67091 Strasbourg, France
Author contributions: Cha R was principal investigator, contributed to literature search, study selection, data extraction/analysis, tables for the result section and produced the first draft version of the manuscript; Marescaux J was editor, reviewed and edited the draft of the manuscript; Diana M was supervisor, provided direction of the study by helping with literature search, study selection and data extraction; the manuscript was revised to produce the final version.
Correspondence to: Dr. Michele Diana, MD, IHU-Strasbourg, Image-Guided Minimally Invasive Surgical Institute, University of Strasbourg, 1, Place de l’Hôpital, 67091 Strasbourg, France. michele.diana@ihu-strasbourg.eu
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Received: May 26, 2014
Revised: July 3, 2014
Accepted: August 27, 2014
Published online: September 16, 2014
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Core Tip

Core tip: Obesity is a major issue in many countries. Current medical treatments do not last long enough and while surgical interventions are more effective, they imply a higher risk of complications. This review contains the most up-to-date information on gastric electrical stimulation, which has shown to be a less invasive and potentially effective treatment option for the treatment of obesity.