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Even if there are no auto-suggestions within the search field, hit "Search" anyway, as you may still get results. Displaying 1-1 out of 1 doctors available Last Name Initial: V Eric J. Vargas Valls, M.D., M.S. Gastroenterologist Rochester, MN Areas of focus: Colonoscopy, Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, Endoscopic ultrasound, Intragastric balloon procedure, Upper endoscopy, En...doscopic mucosal resection, ERCP, Endoscopic GI leak procedure, Obesity, Polyp, Esophageal varices, Cholangiocarcinoma, Pancreatitis, Intestinal obstruction, Bile duct stone, Bile duct stricture, Cholecystitis, Bile duct injury, Esophageal stricture Show more areas of focus for Eric J. Vargas Valls, M.D., M.S. ResearchMayo Clinic researchers are investigating advanced and minimally invasive treatment options for weight-loss surgery and procedures. As part of research, Mayo Clinic also conducts clinical trials. To find out about available clinical trials, visit here. PublicationsSee a list of publications about weight-loss surgeries by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine. Research Profiles Edit search filters close Narrow your search By location Arizona Florida Minnesota View all View all physicians • All Locations Abu Dayyeh, Barham K. M.D., M.P.H. Clark, Matthew M. Ph.D., L.P. Minnesota Collazo-Clavell, Maria L. M.D. Minnesota Grothe, Karen Ph.D., L.P. Minnesota Hensrud, Donald D. M.D., M.S. Minnesota By Mayo Clinic Staff Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty care at Mayo Clinic Request an appointment AboutCare at Mayo Clinic Sept. 29, 2023 Print Show references Marincola G, et al. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy versus endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Endoscopy International Open. 2021; doi:10.1055/a-1300-1085. Matteo MV, et al. Personalized approach for obese patients undergoing endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty. Journal of Personalized Medicine. 2021; doi:10.3390/jpm11121298. Yoon JY, et al. The efficacy and safety of endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty as an alternative to laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Clinical Endoscopy. 2021; doi:10.5946/ce.2021.019. FAQs of bariatric surgery. American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. https://asmbs.org/patients/faqs-of-bariatric-surgery. Accessed June 15, 2023. Weight loss (bariatric) surgery. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/bariatric-surgery. Accessed June 15, 2023. Marshall S, et al. Matched endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy cases: Formative cohort study. JMIR Formative Research. 2022; doi:10.2196/29713. Brunaldi VO, et al. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty: A narrative review on historical evolution, physiology, outcomes, and future standpoints. Chinese Medical Journal. 2022; doi:10.1097/CM9.0000000000002098. 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