The lack of a readily accessible and cost-effective model for the simulation, practice, and evaluation of endoscopic skills continues to present a major barrier for t
The aim of this experimental study was to evaluate the ability of a software-based analysis of the fluorescence signal to identify the patterns of different forms of bo
Because of unclear clinicopathologic features, the optimal surgical procedure for duodenal gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) remains poorly defined. We aimed to ana
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) is a very common, safe and effective bariatric procedure worldwide. Postoperative bleeding represents a significant comp
Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) is the treatment of choice for certain types of early stage rectal cancers and rectal polyps. This surgical approach has becom
The objective of this study was to identify factors that predict success or failure of ERCP for treatment of relapsing pancreatitis in pancreas divisum (PD).
Single incision laparoscopic surgery has been proposed as an alternative to multiport laparoscopic surgery. This approach may increase the risk of incisional hernia due
Laparoscopic repair of recurrent as opposed to primary paraesophageal hernias (PEH) are associated with increased peri-operative complication rates, worse outcomes, and
New persistent opioid use occurs in roughly 6% of patients following elective surgery. Given concerns for addiction transfer, bariatric patients may be at increased r
Intestinal metaplasia (IM) is a known precursor to both dysplastic tissue changes and to carcinoma of the distal esophagus. We hypothesize that regression of intestin