IMPROVED PROCESS AND ELECTROSTIMULATION DEVICE FOR TREATING OBESITY AND/OR GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE

摘要

An improved process using electrostimulation (42, 46) for treating obesity and/or related motor disorders is provided. The improved method of this invention provides electrostimulation on the lesser curvature of the stomach. Preferably, the electrostimulation or pacemaker device provides electrostimulation to the lower or distal end to the lesser curvature (40) (i.e., towards the pylorus) for the treatment or control of obesity or to the upper or proximal end of the lesser curvature (44) for the treatment or control of gastroesophageal reflux.