Endoscopic full-thickness resection (EFTR) of GI tract lesions permits accurate diagnosis and definitive management while avoiding more complex surgical procedures. Traditionall
In patients with morbidly obesity and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) is the procedure of choice, since it solves both prob
This video demonstrates how laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy technique can be improved with the use of a near infrared camera and a lighted bougie. This is a novel technique, as the near infrared ca
Our patient is a 58-year-old female with morbid obesity and a BMI of 41. Her past medical history was significant for hypertension, diabetes, and obstructive sleep apnea. She had initially un
The primary results of JCOG1001 had shown that bursectomy can be safely performed without increasing morbidity and mortality, but bursectomy can not improve 3-years survival for patients with advan