Stomach function focus of obesity research Sept. 19, 2011 Overview Show transcript Overview Pharmacological and medical management of obesity have met with little success. Michael Camilleri, M.D., Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, discusses the reasons for these failures and describes current research on stomach function as well as novel surgical and endoscopic therapies for people who are obese. Receive Mayo Clinic news in your inbox. Sign up Related ContentArticleExamining the role of gut microbial composition and function in weight loss Q and AWhy gastroenterologists and hepatologists should be involved in treating obesity VID-20433444 Medical Professionals Stomach function focus of obesity research