Primary obesity surgery endoluminal.
Primary obesity surgery, endoluminal (POSE) is a promising procedure for weight loss surgery because it is outpatient, is incisionless and has short recovery time. We demonstrate the POSE procedure as a potential option for the bariatric patient.



Using an endoluminal camera, we videotaped one of our surgeons performing the POSE procedure. With rows of sutures in the fundus and antrum, the stomach's volume is reduced.



We demonstrate a successful POSE procedure in its entirety.



The POSE procedure is a promising option for the bariatric patient. Long-term studies are needed to show its efficacy.
Department of Surgery, Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery, NorthShore University HealthSystem, 2650 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60201, USA. Francis.deasis@gmail.com.
Francis J
FJ
DeAsis
Department of Surgery, Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery, NorthShore University HealthSystem, 2650 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60201, USA.
Woody
W
Denham
Department of Surgery, Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery, NorthShore University HealthSystem, 2650 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60201, USA.
John G
JG
Linn
Department of Surgery, Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery, NorthShore University HealthSystem, 2650 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60201, USA.
Stephen P
SP
Haggerty
Department of Surgery, Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery, NorthShore University HealthSystem, 2650 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60201, USA.
Michael B
MB
Ujiki
D050110:Bariatric Surgery / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D057605:Natural Orifice Endoscopic Surgery / Q000379:methods*; D009767:Obesity, Morbid / Q000601:surgery*; D013270:Stomach / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014741:Video Recording