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…
BACKGROUND: Video analysis has emerged as a potentially strategy for performance assessment of specialized techniques where local expertise and mentorship are limited…
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…
BACKGROUND: Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a widely accepted treatment option for superficial esophageal squamous neoplasms (SSN) in Asia and is supported by US society guidelines…
Endoscopic resection is the standard of care for superficial esophageal neoplasms. Advances in techniques have allowed extensive resections resulting in circumferential defects, which substantially increases the risk of stricture formation requiring ongoing intervention…