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Patients with mucosal esophageal adenocarcinoma and poor differentiation had low rates of metastases after endoscopic resection, even when additional risk factors were present. Metastasis rates were 4.0% for single risk factor patients and 20.0% for those with additional risk factors. Overall death rates were 28.0%…
Researchers conducted a retrospective review of laparoscopic cholecystectomies at a large center. Among 1222 cases, 7% were subtotal cholecystectomies (SC). SC patients were more likely to be male, older, have higher ASA class, and experience longer hospital stays. SC increased the odds of requiring endoscopic…
Researchers validated a quantitative method for precise polyp size and location measurement in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, critical for malignancy prediction and intervention planning. Using an electromagnetic tracking sensor, the method showed high accuracy in a simulated endoscopy setting, with an average polyp size of 12mm…
Researchers compared capsule-based pH testing and GERD symptom scoring in bariatric surgery patients. They found no significant difference in GERD symptom scores between patients with and without a diagnosis based on pH testing. Objective pH testing may aid in procedure selection and informed consent, potentially…
Researchers report a successful case of a 90-year-old woman with a 6 cm gallstone causing sigmoid colon obstruction. Despite deferring colonoscopy due to gallstone size, urgent laparotomy for gallstone removal resulted in uneventful post-operative recovery and discharge on the 6th day. The study highlights the…
Lumen apposing metal stents (LAMS) appear to be as effective as endoscopic balloon dilation (EBD) for treating benign colorectal anastomotic strictures (BCAS), with a potential for requiring fewer procedures and being safer. Twenty-nine patients were involved, showing no significant differences in outcomes between LAMS and…
Participation of ESQS-certified physicians was associated with lower risk of both indicated and technical conversion to laparotomy for rectal cancer patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery. Other factors influencing conversion included tumor diameter, combined resection of adjacent organs, and institution type. Referral to specialized centers, especially for…
This multicenter, randomized trial compared lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMS) and double-pigtail plastic stents (DPS) for walled-off necrosis drainage. Results showed similar short and long-term clinical success rates between both groups. LAMS had a shorter procedure duration, similar hospital stay, and safety profile compared to DPS,…
Robot-assisted endoscopic full-thickness gastric resection with regional lymph node dissection using a 3D near-infrared video system resulted in no metastasis or mortality in patients with early gastric cancer over a 5-year follow-up period. This approach may be a safe and effective method for radical gastrectomy…
A patient-derived organoid platform was successfully established from endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle biopsies of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, with a high success rate and fast turnaround time. The organoids showed high concordance with the original tumor tissues, revealed more genetic alterations, and accurately predicted drug sensitivity…
