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 ...

We conducted a pilot study of a potential endoscopic alternative to bariatric surgery. We developed a Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) gastric bypass with controlled bypass limb ...

Flexible laryngoscopy reveals some unique aspects of swallowing and complements the fluoroscopy procedure. The fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) procedure is a comprehensive ...

A comparative study, presented at ESGE Days 2026, has found that endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is associated with significantly greater short-term weight loss than oral semaglutide in adults ...

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 ...

Bariatric surgery, particularly RYGB and VSG, significantly improves liver health in MASLD, with high rates of steatosis remission and fibrosis reduction. Endoscopic techniques, such as ESG, IGBs, and ...

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedures help diagnose and treat pancreatic or bile duct blockages. ERCP combines the benefits of gastrointestinal endoscopy and X-rays.

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 ...

Endoscopic spine surgery is a revolutionary, minimally invasive procedure for spine care. This procedure uses small tools and an endoscope with an angled camera lens to magnify and illuminate your ...