Full-thickness myotomy shows noninferior efficacy in achalasia
Full-thickness myotomy (FTM) offers clinical outcomes similar to circular muscle myotomy (CMM) for achalasia, but carries additional safety risks.
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EUS-Guided Gastroenterostomy Outperforms Surgical Options in MGO
EUS-guided gastroenterostomy (EUS-GE) shows superior outcomes for malignant gastric outlet obstruction (MGO) compared to traditional surgical approaches.
Effective Techniques for Difficult Biliary Cannulation in ERCP
Advanced techniques yield 100% final success in difficult biliary cannulation, crucial for ensuring effective ERCP outcomes.
Novel Approach in Gastric Cancer: Clean-Net Technique Study
The Clean-Net technique shows promising long-term outcomes for select gastric cancer patients.
Endoscopic techniques for ampullary tumors yield stark differences
Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) outperforms endoscopic papillectomy (EP) for ampullary tumors ≥20 mm in base size.
Endoscopic approach shows high success for pancreatic stones
EUS-guided pancreaticogastrostomy followed by pancreatoscopy is effective for managing pancreatic head duct stones.
Comparison of Pocket-Creation and Conventional Methods in ESD
Pocket-creation method (PCM) is a noninferior option to conventional endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for gastric tumors, with lower subsequent surgery rates.
Stent Choice in Biliary Drainage for Pancreatic Cancer: No Survival Advantage
Surgeons need to know that plastic and metal stents show similar long-term outcomes in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma undergoing preoperative biliary drainage.
Stent Choice in Malignant Biliary Obstruction Impacts Patency
Self-expanding metal stents outperformed plastic stents in patients with malignant hilar biliary obstruction, crucial for decision-making in palliative care.
Enhanced Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cysts with EUS-NCLE
Using endoscopic ultrasound-guided needle-based confocal laser endomicroscopy improves diagnostic accuracy for pancreatic cystic lesions, reducing unnecessary surgeries.