Purpose of clinical review
- Ensure information aligns with current bariatric and endoscopic literature.
- Reflect international guidelines (ASMBS, ASGE, IFSO, ADA, AACE).
- Maintain neutrality among ESG, surgery, GLP-1 medications, and lifestyle therapy.
- Protect patient safety by removing exaggerated, misleading, or unsupported claims.
- Support informed decision-making — not promotion.
Lead clinical reviewer
Dr. Ariel Ortiz Lagardere, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeon · Founder, Obesity Control Center · Past President, IFSO Latin American Chapter
25+ years of experience in bariatric and metabolic surgery, including more than 30,000 procedures performed. Published outcomes spanning 19,801+ patients in peer-reviewed literature. Internationally recognized educator in laparoscopic and endoscopic bariatric techniques.
Review process
- Editorial draft is researched against primary sources.
- Clinical reviewer assesses accuracy, completeness, and balance.
- Compliance check: no guaranteed outcomes, cure claims, or misleading superiority claims.
- Sources are linked and dated.
- "Last Reviewed" date is updated on publication.
Update cadence
Every page is reviewed at minimum annually, and immediately whenever new significant evidence, regulatory action, or guideline change is published. Significant updates are noted on the page.
Limitations
Clinical review confirms that content is reasonable and consistent with current evidence. It does not constitute personalized medical advice for any individual. Candidacy for any medical, surgical, endoscopic, or medication-based treatment must be determined by a qualified healthcare professional after an individual evaluation.
Conflict of interest
EndoscopicSleeve.mx is part of the Obesity Control Center network and educates patients about procedures the center offers. This relationship is disclosed throughout the site. Editorial content remains balanced and presents ESG as one of several options.