Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is associated with better safety and patient-centered outcomes than surgical gastrostomy and radiologic gastrostomy, a recent study shows.

High-definition white-light endoscopy (WLE) is valuable for early detection of cancer because it provides detailed information about the lesion WLE, chromoendoscopy and virtual chromoendoscopy permit ...

Researchers are beginning work on a double-blind randomized controlled trial to test the results of this preliminary study. A 1-hour endoscopic procedure could potentially eliminate the need for ...

A procedure that uses controlled electrical pulses to induce changes to the lining of the first part of the small intestine could allow patients with type 2 diabetes to stop taking insulin and still ...

Endoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that can diagnose a stomach ulcer. A long, thin tube with a camera on the end is placed down your throat and into your stomach. If needed, treatment is also ...

PHILADELPHIA — New data showed durable weight loss of about 10% at 10 years after endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) in adults with obesity. “The procedure is dependable and safe and should be ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 22, 2007) -- Research presented today at Digestive Disease Week® 2007 (DDW®) examines a new endoscopic suturing method for the treatment of gastrointestinal perforations and ...