This document is an update to the 2014 recommendations for optimizing the adequacy of bowel cleansing for colonoscopy from the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer, which represents the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterological Association, and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. The US Multi-Society Task Force developed consensus statements

Histologic diagnosis of autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) may be difficult to obtain preoperatively. Based on promising results using new-generation “end-cutting” needles, we aimed to assess the utility of EUS-guided fine-needle biopsy sampling (EUS-FNB) in enhancing diagnostic levels of International Consensus Diagnostic Criteria (ICDC) in probable patients with AIP and in defining the specific AIP subtype

Zenker's peroral endoscopic myotomy (Z-POEM) has shown excellent technical and clinical success. However, the remnant mucosal flap can result in symptom recurrence. In addition, mucosal closure can be technically challenging. This study introduces Open Z-POEM (OZ-POEM), a modified approach that allows additional mucosotomy by eliminating mucosal closure.

Rehabilitation of physical activity is an important functional outcome after endoscopic surgery. Our aim was to quantitatively assess recovery after endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS).

The detection of gastric intestinal metaplasia (GIM), gastric intraepithelial neoplasia (GIN), and early gastric cancer (EGC) using white-light endoscopy (WLE) is unsatisfactory. This study assessed the value of optical enhancement combined with magnification endoscopy (ME-OE) versus WLE for detecting GIM, GIN, and EGC.

Argon plasma coagulation (APC) is the established endoscopic treatment for gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE). Recently, the use of endoscopic band ligation (EBL) has gained recognition as an alternate approach. The objective of our study was to compare the efficacy and safety of APC versus EBL in the treatment of GAVE.

EUS-guided pelvic abscess drainage (EUS-PAD) with a lumen-apposing metal stent (LAMS) is an alternative approach for postsurgical and inflammatory pelvic collections. This study assessed the safety and efficacy of EUS-PAD with an LAMS in a large population of complicated acute diverticulitis (AD).

The goal of this study was to compare the advantages of long slim metal stents (LSMSs) versus conventional metal stents in bilateral endoscopic side-by-side (SBS) deployment for malignant hilar biliary obstruction (MHBO).

Endoscopists frequently experience musculoskeletal injuries, particularly in the distal upper extremities, that are caused by substantial forces, awkward postures, and repetitive movements during procedures. A significant but underexplored risk factor is the repetitive exchange of endoscopic instruments. This study aimed to develop and evaluate an automatic endoscopic instrument insertion and transfer

ERCP carries potential for serious adverse events, and there is risk for unplanned health encounters after the procedure. The primary objective of this study was to identify the rate of 30-day hospital admission after outpatient ERCP in patients at elevated risk for post-ERCP pancreatitis based on patient- and procedure-related risk factors. We also explored whether pancreatitis rates and lengths of

In colorectal cancer screening with the fecal immunochemical test (FIT), the optimal follow-up after first-round colonoscopy for a positive FIT, particularly after negative colonoscopy, is unknown. Therefore, using Screening of Swedish Colons (SCREESCO) study data, we aimed to elucidate the risk factors for the detection of colorectal neoplasia in second-round colonoscopy, which can affect recommendations

The impact of computer-assisted detection (CADe) on surveillance colonoscopy findings remains unknown. We compare surveillance colonoscopy findings in patients with high-risk lesions detected at baseline, with or without the application of CADe.

Survey-based studies show a high prevalence of endoscopy-related injury. The present survey aimed to provide data regarding the type of design changes to the colonoscope that would be most beneficial for gastroenterologists to facilitate user-centered design changes.

The use of anesthesia has become commonplace in many procedural settings. The goal of this study is to compare sedation modalities used by endoscopists and anesthesiologists in the endoscopy suite, particularly with respect to recovery time and adverse events.

Malignant gastric outlet obstruction (MGOO) is an unfortunate adverse event of advanced upper GI malignancies. Historically, surgical gastrojejunostomy (SGJ) has been the procedure of choice to achieve enteral bypass. Recently, endoscopic techniques have gained popularity in the management of MGOO. We aimed to compare periprocedural outcomes between SGJ and endoscopic gastrojejunostomy (EGJ) in patients

Guidelines recommend endoscopic detorsion in cases of sigmoid volvulus without ischemia or perforation, but the timing in which this should be performed is unclear.