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The five FDA-approved devices for the treatment of obesity include two intragastric balloons (Orbera and Obalon), the AspireAssist aspiration device, superabsorbent hydrogel capsules (Plenity), and the TransPyloric Shuttle device.
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The endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is a newer option for surgical treatment of obesity that has gained popularity.
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It uses an endoscopic suturing device to reduce the cavity of the stomach, mimicking the surgical sleeve gastrectomy without the need for surgical resection.