Weight Loss Surgery...Without Scars?

Good Morning America had a bit on this morning about a weight loss surgery that, within a couple years, may replace some of the bariatric procedure options we have now.

Kosmix is our friend; I found this CNN article that discusses using "natural orifices" for surgery. In other words, they create a mini-pouch in your stomach by lowering a flexible stapler and tools through your throat. You wake up with a sore throat. Usually you can go back to work soon after waking.

The CNN bit discusses natural orifice surgery in general more than the bariatric aspect...I'll admit that I got a little squeamish seeing that doctors are removing gall bladders through vaginas. I didn't know what to think when it said that for men the penis was considered as an orifice through which to operate on internal organs but the point of entry was too small...what are they implying?

At any rate, the bariatric surgery was said to lose less weight than current Roux-En-Y surgery, probably because it lacks the malabsorbtion aspect of removing part of your intestine. This is far more like (and has similar success rates to) lap-band procedures since it's just restricting your food intake with a smaller food pouch. Since it does involve stapling and cutting, I guess it's like the Roux without En Y...