Lionel D'Souza

BACKGROUND: There is a lack of data on training benchmarks to define competence in colorectal EMR (C-EMR) among advanced endoscopy trainees (AETs). Previous pilot data from our group demonstrated a relatively low proportion of AETs achieve competence on key cognitive and technical aspects of C-EMR…

Introduction: Adenoma per colonoscopy (APC) has recently been proposed as a quality measure for colonoscopy. We evaluated the impact of a novel AI system, compared to standard HD colonoscopy, for APC measurement…

Training in interventional endoscopy is offered by interventional endoscopy fellowship programs (IEFPs) not accredited by the ACGME. The number of these programs has increased exponentially with a concurrent increase in the breadth and complexity of these procedures…

Endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastroejejunostomy (EUS-GJ) has gained popularity in treating malignant gastric outlet obstruction (GOO). EUS-GJ has also been used to manage benign GOO with promising technical and clinical success…

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the US, and underinsured patients continue to have higher incidence and mortality rates. This disparity, further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, is largely due to inadequate access to screening colonoscopies…

Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) in the rectum, while offering many advantages, has delayed complications such as bleeding and perforation. Some consider routine post-ESD overnight hospital observation to monitor for these complications…