EUS-guided gastroenterostomy shows promise over traditional methods

EUS-guided gastroenterostomy has gained recognition as an effective alternative to surgical gastrojejunostomy and duodenal stenting for treating gastric outlet obstruction. Key advantages include reduced invasiveness, shorter hospital stays, and potentially improved patient outcomes. This comprehensive review highlights the evolved techniques and their comparative effectiveness, affirming that EUS-guided gastroenterostomy offers significant benefits without the need for traditional surgical intervention. Its advancement reflects a shift toward less invasive procedures in managing gastric conditions.

Review by Teoh AYB, Chan SM and Yip HC in Dig Endosc

© 2024 The Author(s). Digestive Endoscopy published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society.

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