The EndoBarrier: Duodenal-Jejunal Bypass Liner for Diabetes and Weight Loss

Table 1

Advantages and disadvantages of the EndoBarrier procedure.

Advantages	Disadvantages
Can be performed without the need for a general anaesthetic under conscious sedation	Two operators required for both implant and explant.
Easy to perform	Fluoroscopy is essential, and this involves a small dose of radiation to the patient.
Patient can be discharged at home the same day	Patients must take protein pump inhibitors for the duration of treatment with the device.
Easily reversible	Patients must commence a liquid diet prior to EndoBarrier placement and for a short duration afterwards.