Eduardo De Moura

BACKGROUND: Sound evidence support the effectiveness of the transoral outlet reduction (TORe) with full-thickness endoscopic suturing (FTS) or argon plasma coagulation (APC) alone to address post-RYGB weight regain…

Two main reasons for a failed EUS- guided hepaticogastrostomy (EUS-HG) are, inability to access the bile ducts due to non-dilated intrahepatic ducts (IHD), and failure of tract dilation due to cirrhosis/ductal scarring or stent passage from misaligned vector forces…

BACKGROUND: Malnutrition is a complication of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and can range from micronutrient deficiencies to protein-calorie malnutrition. Malignant neoplasms and certain surgical complications can increase this risk…

BACKGROUND: Endoscopic Snare Papillectomy (ESP) is a minimally invasive option for the management of noninvasive ampullary adenomas…

SOCIETY: ASGE

SOCIETY: ASGE

[Introduction] Early detection of gastric cancer offers favorable treatment outcomes. Second-generation narrow-band imaging (NBI) is expected to improve the detection of early gastric cancer (EGC); however, the detection rate is not superior to that of white light imaging (WLI)…

Post-laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) leaks and fistulas are the most feared complication of the procedure. Despite technical advancements, leaks and fistulas incidence remain significant – affecting 1.9 to 5.3% of patients after LSG, occurring mainly at the Angle of His level…

BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS: Endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT) is recognized as an effective approach for the management of transmural gastrointestinal defects…

LIVE STREAM SESSION Our aim is to discuss adverse events during endoscopic procedures. We want to discuss the challenges of diagnosis and management. We also want to give tips on how to avoid adverse events…