Reversal of endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and conversion to sleeve gastrectomy – Two case reports

•ESG conversion to sleeve gastrectomy is feasible and for the most part, uncomplicated.•Conversion of ESG to LSG can be performed safely through a combined endoscopic-laparoscopic technique.•Return to original stomach anatomy and a meticulous approach in removing most, if not all of the ESG hardware is required for success.