Improved Decision-Making for Pancreatic Cysts
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) significantly enhances diagnosis for pancreatic cystic neoplasms when MRI results are inconclusive.
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Endoscopic Drainage Comparison: Primary vs. Conversion Methods
Conversion endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage (EUS-GBD) is as effective and safe as primary EUS-GBD in acute cholecystitis, crucial for high-risk surgical patients.
Sphincter-Sparing Closure Cuts Bleeding in Endoscopic Papillectomy
A new pre-closure technique for endoscopic papillectomy significantly lowers delayed bleeding risk in duodenal papilla adenoma patients.
EUS-Guided Drainage for Symptomatic Gallstones Works
EUS-Guided Gallbladder Drainage shows strong promise for non-surgical patients with symptomatic cholelithiasis without cholecystitis.
Cholecystectomy Beats ERCP for Gallstone-Related Pancreatitis
Same-admission cholecystectomy lowers recurrence of acute pancreatitis compared to ERCP or no intervention.
Real-world outcomes of duodenal endoscopic techniques
Endoscopic submucosal dissection and full-thickness resection are effective for select duodenal lesions but carry significant risks.
Upfront Endoscopic Necrosectomy Shows No Advantage Over Step-Up Approach
A systematic review finds no significant difference in outcomes between upfront endoscopic necrosectomy (UEN) and step-up endoscopic necrosectomy (SUEN) for walled-off pancreatic necrosis, influencing surgical decision-making.
Laparoscopic Bile Duct Exploration Matches ERCP for Stones
Two leading treatments for choledocholithiasis—laparoscopic bile duct exploration (lbeps) and ERCP with laparoscopic cholecystectomy—show similar effectiveness, but surgeons can leverage their distinct recovery profiles.
New Endoscope Enhances Efficiency in Minimally Invasive Surgery
A novel distal-flexible endoscope offers improved maneuverability, benefiting surgeons performing complex procedures.
Ultra-early endoscopy cuts anastomotic leak risk post-MIE
Ultra-early postoperative endoscopy within 24 hours significantly reduces anastomotic leaks after minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE).