Cryoablation for Obesity Management

"A computed tomography (CT) scan will be completed to map out where to insert the cryoablation needle. Numbing medicine will be used to numb the skin and deeper tissues before inserting the needle.~The cryoablation needle will be inserted and directed toward the target area of the vagal nerve. A CT scan will be done during the procedure to help guide the needle which will be held in position by the study doctor(s) once it reaches the target area. With the needle in place, the study doctor(s) will freeze the zone over 3 minutes, a 2 minutes thaw will follow, then 2 more cycles of 3 minutes freeze and 2 minute thaw will complete the procedure. This portion of the procedure can last from 25 to 35 minutes. Once the targeted area has been properly treated, the cryoablation needle will be withdrawn."