Endoluminal instrumentation is changing gastrointestinal surgery

James Ellsmere, Daniel Jones, Douglas Pleskow, Ram Chuttani

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Abstract

Advances in endoluminal instrumentation and technology are enabling endoscopists to perform increasingly sophisticated procedures. Indications for these procedures are likely to expand as outcomes studies show they are efficacious and cost-effective. This article highlights several recent advances in endoluminal suturing, dissecting, and ligating and discusses the impact of these advances on the practice of gastrointestinal surgery. Endoluminal suturing offers select patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease a safe and effective alternative to laparoscopic surgery. Devices designed for endoluminal hemostasis and endoscopic mucosal resection can be used effectively for a broader range of applications and are already being used to perform transluminal surgery in animal models; human trials are forthcoming. Gastrointestinal surgeons should support efforts to critically evaluate endoluminal techniques because they have an opportunity to improve care. Surgical residents planning careers in gastrointestinal surgery need to understand endoscopic techniques and consider their training opportunities.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)145-151
Number of pages7
JournalSurgical Innovation
Volume13
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2006
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Surgery

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