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Daily reporting on endoscopy, clinical evidence, and practice-changing advances in gastroenterology.
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Cold Snare Polypectomy for Sub-10 mm Polyps in 2026: Where CSP Is Standard and Where It Is Not
A practical update on cold snare polypectomy for diminutive and small colorectal polyps, including technique, when hot resection is still...
EUS-Guided Gastroenterostomy for Malignant Gastric Outlet Obstruction in 2026: Where It Fits Between Stenting and Surgery
A practical clinician update on EUS-guided gastroenterostomy for malignant gastric outlet obstruction, including when it outperforms enteral stenting, when surgery...
AI in Colonoscopy Quality: What CADe Changes and What Still Depends on the Endoscopist
A clinician-focused review of CADe, AI quality-control systems, and the quality indicators that still define a good colonoscopy in 2026.
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Cold Snare Polypectomy for Sub-10 mm Polyps in 2026: Where CSP Is Standard and Where It Is Not
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Endoscopy Sedation in 2026: Propofol, Capnography, and When Anesthesia Support Is the Safer Plan
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AI in Colonoscopy Quality: What CADe Changes and What Still Depends on the Endoscopist
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IBS-D Biomarkers in 2026: Positive Diagnosis, Fecal Calprotectin, and When Colonoscopy Still Matters
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Chronic Hepatitis B in 2026: EASL 2025, Functional Cure, and What Still Belongs in Practice
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The 2026 Frontiers: Robotic Endoscopy and Cryoballoon Efficacy
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EUS-Guided Drainage of Peripancreatic Fluid Collections in 2026: When To Drain, When To Wait, and When Percutaneous Still Matters
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Cold Snare Polypectomy for Sub-10 mm Polyps in 2026: Where CSP Is Standard and Where It Is Not
A practical update on cold snare polypectomy for diminutive and small colorectal polyps, including technique, when hot resection is still reasonable, and what current guidelines say about clipping and forceps.
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The 2026 Frontiers: Robotic Endoscopy and Cryoballoon Efficacy
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Gastric Functional Zones: The Fundus vs. Antrum Dynamics
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Advanced Endoscopy Fellowships (AEF): Matching Paradigms
Clinical Bottom Line Training Tier Focus of Sub-Specialization Duration Standard GI Fellowship EGD, Colonoscopy, General Hepatology, and IBD. 3 Years
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Endoscopic Training Metrics: The 140-Case ERCP Threshold
Clinical Bottom Line Procedural Metric ASGE Competency Threshold Measured Outcome Diagnostic Colonoscopy ≥ 275 procedures. Cecal intubation rate > 90%;
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Multi-Lumen Sphincterotomes in ERCP
Clinical Bottom Line Sphincterotome Feature Clinical Application Mechanical Advantage Triple Lumen Design Standard biliary cannulation. Simultaneous accommodation of the guidewire,
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Over-The-Scope Clips (OTSC): Defect Closure Mechanisms
Clinical Bottom Line Closure Modality Mechanical Grip Ideal Clinical Application Standard TTS Hemoclip Jaws approximate the mucosal layer (superficial pinch).
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Early Gastric Cancer: Paris Classification and Endoscopic Features
Clinical Bottom Line Paris Classification Morphological Feature Malignant Risk / Endoscopic Management Type 0-Ip (Protruded) Pedunculated or sessile exophytic masses.
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The Boston Bowel Preparation Scale: Ensuring Adequate Visualization
Clinical Bottom Line BBPS Score (Per Segment) Endoscopic Appearance After Washing Clinical Implication Score 0 Solid feces obscuring the mucosa;
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Los Angeles (LA) Classification of Erosive Esophagitis
Clinical Bottom Line LA Grade Endoscopic Definition of Mucosal Erosion Therapeutic Implication Grade A One or more mucosal breaks ≤
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High-Definition Chromoendoscopy in Barrett’s Surveillance
Clinical Bottom Line Surveillance Modality Endoscopic Protocol Cancer Detection Efficacy Seattle Protocol (Standard) 4-quadrant random biopsies taken every 1 to
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Gastric Atrophy and Intestinal Metaplasia in 2026: OLGA, OLGIM, Sydney Mapping, and Surveillance
A clinician update on gastric atrophy and intestinal metaplasia, including OLGA and OLGIM staging, Sydney mapping biopsies, H. pylori eradication,…
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Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) for Refractory GERD
Clinical Bottom Line Anti-Reflux Intervention Procedural Approach Best Patient Candidate Nissen Fundoplication (Lap-Nissen) Surgical laparoscopy; massive 360-degree wrap of stomach
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Core Literature for the Advanced Endoscopy Fellow (2026)
Clinical Bottom Line Clinical Focus Standard Reference Text Utility for Fellows Diagnostic Principles & Guidelines Sleisenger and Fordtran’s Gastrointestinal and
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Point-of-Use Pre-cleaning Protocols for Flexible Scopes
Clinical Bottom Line Reprocessing Phase Action Scientific Intent Point-of-Use (Bedside) Immediate flushing with enzymatic detergent and wiping the insertion tube.