The Apollo Method: the gastric sleeve without surgery

What is the Apollo Method?

The Apollo method, also known as gastric sleeve without surgery, is a novel oral stomach reduction treatment that consists of performing sutures in the internal cavity of the stomach, avoiding open surgery, by means of endoscopy, to thus limit its ability. The Apollo method is not a surgical operation, but an endoscopic intervention, the sutures in the internal cavity of the stomach are made by introducing an endoscope through the patient’s mouth.

For which patients is it indicated?

The Apollo method is recommended for patients who have a BMI between 30 and 42, or those who do not wish to have surgery could be evaluated. That is, it is recommended in patients with grade II and III obesity.

Before the intervention, our medical team will always assess the patient’s aptitude for the protocol, according to the conditions and needs of each person.

What advantages does it offer compared to other methods against obesity?

It is a definitive treatment (you do not have to remove the stitches) and has a quick recovery.

How many kilos can be lost? In how much time?

The weight loss achieved by the APOLLO method is very positive, achieving an average of 50% excess weight. In addition, there have been no complications of any kind, so the degree of patient satisfaction with the Apollo Method is generally very high.

What recommendations must the patient follow before the intervention?

You will need to take a gastric protector 2 weeks before the reduction.

And then?

After the intervention, the patient must follow the instructions of our team through the nutritional and psychological support that we offer in our center and that will last 18 months.

What anesthesia is used?

The intervention, under general anesthesia, is carried out in an operating room equipped with all the safety measures and with the best specialists.

Is it a reversible method?

No need to remove the stitches. It could be done if necessary.

During the process, which professionals will accompany the patient? Why are they necessary?

In our center, the patient is accompanied by an endoscopist, a nutritionist and a psychologist who accompany him throughout the process.

Does this method have any contraindications or side effects?

The most common contraindications are anatomical alterations due to esophageal or gastric surgery (consult in each case). As for side effects the Apollo method have none.