What is an Endoscopic Gastric Balloon?
The Endoscopic Gastric Balloon is a cutting-edge, non-surgical weight-loss solution offered at RAK Hospital. This soft, durable silicone balloon is designed to help you achieve your weight-loss goals by reducing your stomach’s capacity, helping you feel full with smaller portions of food.
Guided by the expertise of Dr. Ashik Kadambot, our renowned Consultant Gastroenterologist, the balloon is inserted into your stomach using a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure. Once in place, it is filled with a saline solution to create a feeling of fullness and reduce hunger, making it easier to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
This procedure is ideal for individuals seeking an alternative to surgical weight-loss methods and who are ready to commit to sustainable dietary and lifestyle changes.
Why Choose the Endoscopic Gastric Balloon at RAK Hospital?
Losing excess weight can lead to significant health improvements. The gastric balloon helps you manage weight effectively, reducing the risk of:
Are You a Candidate?
The gastric balloon procedure may be right for you if:
A thorough evaluation by Dr. Ashik Kadambot will determine if this treatment is the best option for you. While it’s cost-effective compared to other procedures, it’s important to check whether your health insurance covers the cost.
The Procedure: What to Expect
The placement of the gastric balloon is a simple, outpatient procedure that typically takes about 15–20 minutes. Here’s what happens:
Why Is This Treatment Important?
Weight loss can be particularly challenging for those struggling with obesity due to the natural expansion of the stomach over time. The endoscopic gastric balloon:
With guidance from Dr. Ashik Kadambot and ongoing support from RAK Hospital’s expert team, the gastric balloon provides a safe and effective way to reset your eating habits and improve your overall health.
Why Choose RAK Hospital?
At RAK Hospital, we prioritize your well-being through personalized care and state-of-the-art facilities. Under the expert guidance of Dr. Ashik Kadambot, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your weight-loss goals safely and effectively.
Take the First Step Towards a Healthier You
The endoscopic gastric balloon offers a proven path to weight loss without surgery. Combined with expert medical guidance and personalized lifestyle support, this procedure can help you regain control over your health and confidence.
Book your consultation today and start your journey towards lasting wellness!
Dr. Ashik is a highly experienced gastroenterologist, hepatologist, and therapeutic endoscopist with over 20 years of dedicated practice in diagnosing and treating a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders. Recognized as one of the leading gastroenterologists in the Gulf region and India, Dr. Ashik graduated from the prestigious Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) in Pondicherry, India. He pursued his postgraduate education and training in Internal Medicine at Coimbatore Medical College Hospital, followed by a DM in Gastroenterology from Calicut Medical College in Kerala. He subsequently completed an Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship in India as well as CCST training in the United Kingdom under the West Midlands NHS Trust. In 2005, he received the MRCP (UK) with distinction, followed by the MRCP in Gastroenterology in 2010, and later achieved FRCP (London) in 2015.
Dr. Ashik is an accredited Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopist. He was appointed as a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Hairmyres Hospital in Glasgow and worked for nearly 14 years as a Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist at Aster Royal Hospital in Muscat, Oman. During his tenure, he established the first Therapeutic GI Bleed Unit, the first Hepatobiliary Endoscopy Unit, and the first Endoscopic Ultrasound Unit in the private sector in Oman.
He has extensive experience in high-demand interventions, including acute GI bleeding management, complex polypectomies, endoscopic mucosal resections, stent insertions, feeding tube placements, GI tract dilatation, esophageal retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic treatments for gastroesophageal reflux disease, and endobariatric treatments.
Dr. Ashik specializes in endoscopic gastric balloon placement, Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG), and EndoBarrier procedures. His expertise in these advanced endobariatric techniques provides patients with effective, minimally invasive options for weight loss and metabolic improvement. By combining cutting-edge techniques with continuous support, he helps patients achieve significant and sustainable outcomes in their weight loss journeys.
Areas of expertise include: