Best Practice Advice 1 For all procedures, especially procedures carrying an increased risk
for perforation, a thorough discussion between the endoscopist and the patient (preferably …

ESGE suggests conventional endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD; marking and
mucosal incision followed by circumferential incision and stepwise submucosal dissection) …

The limitation of traditional delivery methods for fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) gave
birth to colonic transendoscopic enteral tubing (TET) to address the requirement of frequent …

Introduction Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a commonly
performed procedure for pancreaticobiliary disease. While ERCP is highly effective, it is also …

Compared to endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), colonoscopic endoscopic submucosal
dissection (C-ESD) has the advantages of higher en bloc resection rates and lower …

A clear understanding of the potential complications or adverse events (AEs) of diagnostic
endoscopy is an essential component of being an endoscopist. Creating a culture of safety …

Esophagectomy, while a pivotal treatment for esophageal cancer, is not without adverse
events. Among these, anastomotic leak (AL) is the most feared complication, threatening …

Anastomotic defects are deleterious complications after either oncologic or bariatric surgery,
leading to high morbidity and mortality. Besides surgical revision in early stages or instable …

Recent advancement in endoscopic closure techniques have revolutionized the treatment of
gastrointestinal perforations, leaks and fistulas. Traditionally, these have been managed …

Background This study aimed to assess the feasibility and efficacy of the novel loop 9
method of gastrointestinal (GI) defect closure. Methods 20 patients underwent a GI …