Laparoscopic fundoplication in patients with a history of lung transplant has an average length of stay (LOS) of 3 days with a 30-day readmission rate of 25%, which is significantly worse compared to the non-lung transplant population…
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…
Endoscopic closure techniques have a rapidly emerging role in the management of transmural gastrointestinal defects and have been shown to be effective and safe…
The advent of laparoscopic surgery has led to the adoption of green overhead lighting in operating rooms. Green light is purported to minimize glare on video screens, while still facilitating other tasks in the room that are difficult to accomplish in dim light…
Basil I. Hirschowitz Endoscopic Center of Excellence, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine