Rather than mechanically alter your stomach and intestines through gastric bypass surgery, the gastric pacemaker is implanted laparoscopically by a bariatric surgeon.

At Penn Medicine, determining whether someone is a candidate for a gastric pacemaker starts with a thorough evaluation and diagnostic tests. You then meet with an expert surgeon to …

Gastroparesis, a chronic disorder in which food moves through the stomach more slowly than normal, can be treated with gastric electrical simulation, Enterra Therapy, and gastric pacemaker.

In conclusion, gastric pacemaker is a potential treatment option for patients with medically refractory gastroparesis. As noted from the results of our study, nausea/vomiting, weight loss, …

Nov 17, 2025 · Treatment for gastroparesis ranges from diet changes to gastric pacer implant surgery to manage symptoms and improve quality of life.

Learn how IU Health experts can help you manage your refractory gastroparesis through gastric electrical stimulation.

To ease these symptoms, our providers may recommend treatment using a gastric pacemaker, also known as a gastric electrical stimulator. This surgically implanted device uses electrical …

A gastric pacemaker is a recently developed medical device that is designed to help patients who experience severe gastroparesis, a chronic and uncomfortable digestive condition in which the …

Gastric pacemakers provide a potential treatment by electrically stimulating the stomach muscles to restore proper coordination and function. The gastric pacemaker replicates the stomach’s …

While not as common as some other treatments, Gastric Pacemakers are becoming more prevalent. In the USA, it’s estimated that several thousands of patients have undergone this …