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 ...

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 ...

Doctors may perform an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy to diagnose and help treat stomach ulcers. During the procedure, a healthcare professional inserts an endoscope through the mouth and into the ...

Endoscopy is a broad term for a camera being inserted to look at a part of the body. Laryngoscopy is a subtype of endoscopy and can help treat issues in the larynx (or voice box). A laryngoscopy and ...

Cancer detection was slower to rebound after the COVID-19 pandemic compared with endoscopic activity, specifically in gastric cancers such as colorectal cancer. Gastrointestinal diseases, including ...

A novel investigational endoscopic procedure targeting the duodenum appears beneficial in improving glycemic parameters in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). In a new dose-finding study, the ...

The volume of endoscopic procedures performed at the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) continues to increase. These procedures range from screening colonoscopies to upper GI endoscopies. Improving the ...