Endoscopic Approach and New Oncologic Strategies for Early Rectal Neoplasia

G&H What criteria should be used to assess and describe a newly diagnosed rectal lesion? MB When evaluating a rectal lesion, it is important to remember […]

Ergonomic Wellness in Endoscopy: Obstacles and Ways Forward

G&H What are some of the major ergonomic issues in endoscopy? MT The ergonomic issues in endoscopy range widely, especially among providers. The reason for many […]

Conventional vs Full-Thickness Resection Techniques for Large Polyps

G&H What are the important characteristics of large polyps that help in determining which polyps to remove and which resection technique to use? AS There are […]

Hemostatic Techniques in the Management of Gastrointestinal Bleeding

G&H Which endoscopic hemostatic techniques are currently considered first line for most cases of upper gastrointestinal bleeding? SG For upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, first-line therapy, or […]

Optimizing Endoscopic Bypass Procedures

G&H What has been a major development in endoscopic bypass procedures? CT Malignant gastric outlet obstruction has been a condition endoscopists have been trying to treat […]

Efforts to Support Effective Teaching in Endoscopy

G&H What are the current macro trends in gastrointestinal endoscopic training? JC The first major trend is a wider acceptance of education to the point of […]

Outlook on Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Device Innovation

G&H How did you start your journey as an innovator? BM Being an innovator is fun and unpredictable. I have loved tinkering with devices since childhood. […]

Current Status of Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery

G&H How did the idea of natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery come about? MK There were a number of similar-thinking minimally invasive surgeons and, so to […]

Current Status and Future Course of Disposable-Component and Single-Use Duodenoscopes

G&H What prompted the recent interest in the development of novel duodenoscope designs? NF Over the past several years, there have been many reports of outbreaks […]

The Path to Improving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Endoscopy

G&H What is the current state of diversity, equity, and inclusion in endoscopy? JC When looking at gender diversity as well as racial or ethnic diversity, […]

Update on Barrett Esophagus Diagnosis and Management

G&H What has recent research revealed about the rise in esophageal adenocarcinoma despite screening and surveillance for Barrett esophagus? AC Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) has been increasing […]

Transitioning to Sustainable Care and Green Endoscopy

G&H How would you define green endoscopy? HP In essence, green endoscopy means to practice endoscopy that is environmentally friendly and affords a way of performing […]

The Potential Role of Motorized Spiral Enteroscopy in Small Bowel Evaluation

G&H What are the main indications for spiral enteroscopy of the small bowel? HN The indications for spiral enteroscopy are not different from those for other […]

Remote Teaching of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

G&H How did you become involved in remote training of gastrointestinal endoscopy? JW In 2020, Dr Michael Marin, the Surgeon-in-Chief of the Mount Sinai Health System, […]

Interventional Endoscopic Ultrasound: The New Frontier

G&H How did endoscopic ultrasound transition from a purely diagnostic tool to a therapeutic tool as well? MK Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) was developed to stage tumors. […]

Insights Into Water Exchange Colonoscopy

G&H What are the benefits of using water to assist colonoscopy rather than air? FL Air insufflation, which is traditionally used in colonoscopy, is a well-known […]

Insights on Over-the-Scope Clips

G&H What are the current indications for over-the-scope clips? KM The current indications for over-the-scope clips (OTSCs) are quite ample and diverse. The major indication is […]

Improving Quality and Outcomes in Colonoscopy

G&H Why should the quality of colonoscopy be a major concern among clinicians? AS Colonoscopy is a highly effective tool for preventing and reducing the burden […]

Endoscopic Advances in the Treatment of Gastric Intestinal Metaplasia

G&H What factors predispose patients to gastric intestinal metaplasia? JB The dominant factor is clearly a history of Helicobacter pylori infection. Interestingly, gastric intestinal metaplasia (GIM) […]

Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Pancreatic Cysts

G&H Why should physicians be vigilant for pancreatic cysts? AML Ninety percent of patients in whom pancreatic cancer is diagnosed will die within 5 years. Studies […]