New Orleans, Wednesday, May 19, 2004 -- The plenary session of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) featured reports on new and emerging endoscopic technologies and provided a ...

BETHESDA, MD. (May 9, 2024) — A new weight-loss treatment could be on the horizon with an innovative endoscopic procedure that ablates (burns) the stomach lining to reduce production of ghrelin, a ...

All patients underwent the examination without complications. None of them developed symptoms of intestinal obstruction during the examination and no one needed endoscopical or surgical removal of the ...

Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) appeared effective for removing superficial gastric neoplasia and is therefore a viable option for patients in North America, a retrospective, multicenter study ...

Laparoscopic wedge resection is recommended for GISTs larger than 4 cm due to higher complete resection rates. Endoscopic resection offers faster recovery and fewer postoperative symptoms, despite ...

In many regions, doctors practice in settings with limited medical resources. Advanced tests, specialist support, and expert guidance for complex decisions are often unavailable. Under these ...

Submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection (STER) allows GIST removal without traditional surgery, reducing recovery time and complications. STER involves creating a tunnel in the stomach's innermost ...

Tests for diagnosing stomach cancer can include upper endoscopy, biopsy, and imaging tests. They can help detect if stomach cancer is present and determine the size and location of the tumor. Tests ...

According to the findings of a new study, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty could present an effective alternative to more invasive surgical weight loss interventions. The research was presented at ...

Stomach cancer incidence remains the third-highest globally, but early detection through widespread endoscopic screening has driven mortality rates to the world’s lowest level, highlighting the power ...