Stomach function focus of obesity research Sept. 19, 2011 Overview Show transcript Overview Pharmacological and medical management of obesity have met with little success. Michael Camilleri, M.D., Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, discusses the reasons for these failures and describes current research on stomach function as well as novel surgical and endoscopic therapies for people who are obese. Receive Mayo Clinic news in your inbox. Sign up Related Content Q and ARole of gut microbiota in obesity and the future of microbiota therapeutics for obesityVideoEndoscopic Treatment for ObesityVideoLarge Waist Linked to Poor Health, Even Among Those in Healthy Body Mass Index Ranges VID-20433444 Medical Professionals Stomach function focus of obesity research