Optimizing Endoscopic Operations, An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics

This issue of Surgical Clinics of North America focuses on Endoscopy and is edited by Drs. John Rodriguez and Jeffrey L. Ponsky. Articles will include: History of Flexible Endoscopy; Quality Measures in Diagnostic Endoscopy; Endoscopic Equipment from Simple to Advanced; Endoscopic Ultrasound; Polypectomy Techniques; Endoscopic Mucosal Resection; Enteral Access; Advanced Colonic Polypectomy; Principles of Intramural Surgery; Per Oral Esophageal Myotomy; Per Oral Pyloromyotomy; Per Oral Zenker’s Diverticulotomy; Submucosal Tunneling Esophageal Resection; Endoscopic Management of Pancreato-biliary Disease; Endoscopic Management of Post-Operative Complications; and more!

In this issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America, we invited pioneers and experts in this field to share recent advancements and expansions of ESD and its technical aspects in different organ systems. In addition, this issue covers the associated techniques of per oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) to further advance understanding of the latest breakthroughs in endoscopic therapy. Current trends surrounding ESD around the world—in Asia, Europe, and the United States—are addressed as well. Some articles include videos for readers to watch ESD procedures in action, performed by experts, for easier understanding of ESD techniques. The Guest Editors expect that this issue will inspire more physicians to explore the expanding possibilities of endoscopic therapy such as ESD and POEM and to advocate minimally invasive treatment for patients.

In consultation with Dr. Charles Lightdale, Dr. DiMaio has assembled a list of articles devoted to endoscopy in hepatology with the most current and clinically relevant content. Dr. DiMaio invited top experts from well-known institutions to contribute reviews on the following topics: EUS in the evaluation of unexplained biliary dilation and liver function test abnormalities; EUS-guided liver biopsy; Advances in endoscopic imaging of the biliary tree; Expert evaluation of indeterminate biliary strictures; Stenting for benign and malignant biliary strictures; Endoscopic management of biliary issues in the liver transplant patient; Endoscopic management of complex biliary stone disease; EUS-guided biliary drainage; ERCP and EUS-guided drainage of the gallbladder; EUS-guided interventions for the measurement and treatment of portal hypertension; Endoscopic management of portal hypertension-related bleeding; EUS for diagnosis and staging of liver tumors; ERCP-guided ablation for cholangiocarcinoma; and EUS-guided ablation of liver tumors. Readers will come away with the most current clinical information they need to improve outcomes in patients with liver disease.

In collaboration with Consulting Editor, Dr. Charles J. Lightdale, Guest Editor Dr. Sachin Wani has put together a state-of-the art issue that presents the latest advances in Barrett’s Esophagus. He has secured expert authors who have contributed clinical reviews on the following topics: The epidemiology of Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma – implications for screening and surveillance; Endoscopic screening for Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma: rationale, candidates and challenges; Progress in screening for Barrett’s esophagus: beyond standard upper endoscopy; Best practices in surveillance for Barrett’s esophagus; Pathologic assessment of Barrett’s esophagus and Barrett’s related neoplasia: Do we need quality indicators; Cost effectiveness of screening, surveillance and endoscopic eradication therapies in Barrett’s esophagus and early esophageal cancer; Advanced imaging and sampling in Barrett’s esophagus: Artificial intelligence to the rescue; Advances in biomarkers for risk stratification in Barrett’s esophagus; Current status of chemoprevention in Barrett’s esophagus; Optimizing outcomes with radiofrequency frequency ablation of Barrett’s esophagus: candidates, efficacy and durability; Updates in cryotherapy for Barrett’s esophagus; Role of endoscopic mucosal resection and endoscopic submucosal dissection in the management of Barrett’s related neoplasia; Practical approach to refractory and recurrent Barrett’s esophagus; Surgical management of Barrett’s related neoplasia; and Measuring Quality in Barrett’s esophagus: Time to embrace quality indicators. Endoscopists will come away with the information they need to screen, diagnose, and treat patients with Barrett’s Esophagus.

In this issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Amrita Sethi brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Submucosal and Third Space Endoscopy. Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is now recognized as one of the preferred treatment modalities for premalignant gastrointestinal epithelial lesions and early gastric cancer without lymph node metastasis. ESD techniques require advanced skills, and this issue brings together top experts in the field who provide the information endoscopists need to improve these skills. Contains 15 practice-oriented topics including building the toolbox of devices to optimize a practice in submucosal endoscopy; understanding the principles of electrocautery for submucosal endoscopy; endoscopic submucosal dissection in the colon and rectum; techniques for peroral endoscopic myotomy, from mouth to anus; management of adverse events of submucosal endoscopy; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on submucosal and third space endoscopy, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Together with Consulting Editor Dr. Charles Lightdale, Dr. Qiang Cai has put together a comprehensive issue devoted to gastroparesis. Expert authors have contributed clinical review articles on the following topics: Epidemiology and Pathophysiology of Gastroparesis; Non-Diabetic Gastroparesis; Clinical Manifestations and Natural History of Patients with Gastroparesis; Evaluation of Patients with Suspected Gastroparesis; Symptomatic Management of Gastroparesis; Gastric Electrical Stimulator for treatment of Gastroparesis; Surgical Treatment for Gastroparesis; Botulinum Toxin Injection for Treatment of Gastroparesis; Stent Placement for Treatment for Gastroparesis; Technical Aspects of Per Oral Endoscopic Pyloromyotomy; Gastric Emptying Scintigraphy for Evaluation of Patients with Gastroparesis before Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy; Outcomes of Per Oral Endoscopic Pyrolomyotomy in France; Outcomes of Per Oral Endoscopic Pyloromyotomy in China; Outcomes of Per Oral Endoscopic Pyloromyotomy in the United States.. Readers will come away with the information they need to improve endoscopic techniques and improve patient outcomes.