How is the Orbera intragastric balloon removed?

The balloon is removed in a similar procedure that is used to put the device in the stomach.  The balloon is deflated by suctioning out the saline in the device and the deflated balloon is removed in a short procedure taking about 20 mins under sedation.

The Orbera of Reshape gastric balloons are placed and removed endoscopically through the mouth. The procedures unusually take 10-15 minutes and they are non surgical. Orbera and Reshape need to be part of a comprehensive 12 month program with nutrition and exercise coaching.

The Orbera balloon is placed and removed endoscopically. During the procedure, you will be given a medication to make you sleepy, and you will be monitored by an anesthesia specialist. This is called "monitored anesthesia care." We utilize a medication called propofol to sedate you, which is rapid-acting and exiting. Once asleep, we will pass an endoscope into your stomach, puncture the balloon, and suction out the saline from the balloon. The deflated balloon is then pulled out. The total procedure time is approximately 15 minutes.