A series of 32 position statements pertaining to sedation in digestive endoscopy were prepared by an eight-member panel that was selected by the meeting's organizers, Drs Anthony Axon and Spiros Ladas ...

Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a novel endoscopic procedure initially developed for achalasia, combining the performance of surgical myotomy with safety profile of an endoscopic procedure POEM ...

Introduction: Endoscopic hand suturing (EHS) has emerged as a promising modality in gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopic procedures. Reports on its effectiveness in clinical practice remain limited due to ...

Endoscopy is a nonsurgical procedure that can be used to examine your digestive tract. Using an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera attached to it, your doctor can view pictures of your ...

GMA is an incisionless, minimally invasive endoscopic procedure. It targets the gastric fundus, the main site of ghrelin production – the so-called hunger hormone. By reducing ghrelin levels, patients ...

An endoscopy is a procedure in which your doctor uses specialized instruments to view and operate on the internal organs and vessels of your body. An endoscopy allows surgeons to see problems within ...

An upper endoscopy can be used to determine the cause of heartburn and is often performed as an outpatient procedure. Upper endoscopy uses a thin scope with a light and camera at its tip to look ...

Endoscopy is a broad term for a camera being inserted to look at a part of the body. Laryngoscopy is a subtype of endoscopy and can help treat issues in the larynx (or voice box). A laryngoscopy and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The obesity epidemic is one of today’s most blatantly visible — yet actively neglected — public health concerns, ...