Application Detail

Status

Closed

Description of Medical Service

Intra-abdominal vagal blocking for obesity, aims to achieve weight loss by utilising a less invasive form of vagal inhibition than vagotomy. Intra-abdominal vagal blocking for obesity is administered with a system which consists of two implantable flexible leads with electrodes. The electrodes are placed laparoscopically, under general anesthesia, at the anterior and posterior intra-abdominal vagal nerve trunks and connected to an implantable neuroregulator that is placed subcutaneously on the abdominal wall below the rib margin. The neuroregulator is powered by an internal rechargeable battery. A mobile, external controller that is connected via a small, flexible cable to a cutaneous transmit coil positioned over the implanted device allows the clinician to control and upload information from the device. Treatment can be reversed by simply turning off the neuroregulator.

Description of Medical Condition

Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may cause adverse health effects. Obesity is a multifactorial disease that may have a variety of underlying causes, including physical illness, genetics, behavioural and psychological factors, and lifestyle choices. Obesity is associated with an increased risk for a number of comorbidities.

Reason for Application

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Medical Service Type

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Previous Application Number

Not Applicable

Associated Documentation

Application Form

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PICO Confirmation

Final Protocol (PDF 2322 KB)
Final Protocol (Word 130 KB)

Assessment Report

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Public Summary Document

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PASC

16 to 17 August 2012
13 to 14 December 2012

ESC

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MSAC

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