System of T tumor-staging of rectal cancers
System of T tumor-staging of rectal cancers based upon endoscopic ultrasound appearance.
Endoscopic view of a choledochojejunal anastomosis
Endoscopic view of a choledochojejunal anastomosis in a patient who had a gastrointestinal bleed. A laparoscopic side-to-side choledochojejunostomy had been performed 2 months previously for an unresectable distal cholangiocarcinoma causing obstructive j
Endoscopic verification
Endoscopic verification of adequate positioning of the bumper, which should be snug but not tight against the gastric wall.
PEG tube
The PEG tube is pulled back into the stomach. Endoscopic verification of placement is essential.
The endoscopic linear stapler
The endoscopic linear stapler is used to divide the bowel at the distal resection margin.
Division of the base
A. Division of the appendiceal base using pretied sutures. B. Division of the base using the endoscopic stapling device.