Lahey Clinic is participating in clinical research trials using the endo-barrier device.
Currently, enrollment has completed for the initial U.S. safety and efficacy trial. We anticipate further trials with the device. Additional information will be posted once it becomes available. More detailed information can be obtained by referencing the articles listed below.
Gersin KS. Keller JE. Stefanidis D. Simms CS. Abraham DD. Deal SE. Kuwada TS. Heniford BT. Duodenal- jejunal bypass sleeve: a totally endoscopic device for the treatment of morbid obesity. Surgical Innovation. 14(4):275-8, 2007 Dec.
Rodriguez-Grunert L. Galvao Neto MP. Alamo M. Ramos AC. Baez PB. Tarnoff M. First human experience with endoscopically delivered and retrieved duodenal-jejunal bypass sleeve. Surgery for Obesity & Related Diseases. 4(1):55-9, 2008 Jan-Feb.
