Gastrojejunal (GJ) anastomotic strictures are a relatively common complication, occurring in up to 15% of patients after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). Endoscopic balloon dilations are the initial therapeutic procedure for these anastomotic strictures…
Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple) is a complex surgery associated with postoperative morbidity ranging from 30-60%. Delayed gastric emptying and bile reflux gastropathy are well-known problems in long-term survivors…
Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) are advanced gastrointestinal lesion resection techniques that allow for precise resection and curative treatment while minimizing need for surgical interventions…
High migration rates have been reported for fully covered esophageal stents. Endoscopic suture fixation may prevent migration and be cost-effective; however, prospective studies are lacking…