GastroScholar Magazine
The Modern Journal for GI Innovation
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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EUS-Guided Biliary Drainage: Choledochoduodenostomy
Clinical Bottom Line Drainage Approach Anatomical Route Standard Indication Standard ERCP Transpapillary (through the Ampulla of Vater). First-line standard of
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Disposable Distal Attachments: Caps and Hoods (2026)
Clinical Bottom Line Attachment Type Primary Function Endoscopic Intervention Straight Clear Cap Depresses mucosal folds; maintains exactly 2mm-4mm focal distance.
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Endoscopy Setup: CO2 Insufflation and Grounding Pad Optimization
Clinical Bottom Line Equipment Component Setup Parameter Clinical Implication of Failure CO2 Insufflator Flow rate matched to scope channel; tubing
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Pre-Prep Low Residue Diet (The 3-Day Protocol)
Clinical Bottom Line Dietary Phase Consumed Foods Goal of Phase Days -3 to -1 (Low Residue) White rice, eggs, lean
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Clear Liquid Diet: Permissible Osmotic Loadings
Clinical Bottom Line Dietary Category (24h Pre-Op) Examples Scientific Rationale Approved Clear Liquids Apple/White Grape juice, Broth, Black Coffee, Gelatin
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Diabetic Adjustments for Split-Dose Lavage
Clinical Bottom Line Diabetic Medication Protocol Pre-Op Management Strategy Safety Rationale Morning of Procedure (NPO) Hold all short-acting insulin; hold
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Managing Hypoglycemia During Colorectal Prep
Clinical Bottom Line Risk Factor group Prep Modification Target Objective Type 2 DM (Oral medications) Hold Metformin/Sulfonylureas on the day
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The Evolution of Endoscopy: From Bozzini’s Lichtleiter to AI-Assisted CADe (2026)
Clinical Bottom Line Era Key Innovator(s) Technological Milestone 1806 Philipp Bozzini Invented the Lichtleiter (light conductor), the conceptual precursor to
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Top Endoscope Manufacturers in 2026: A Clinical and Market Overview
Clinical Bottom Line Manufacturer Core Technological Focus (2026) Primary Clinical Domain Olympus AI-assisted detection (CADe/CADx), hybrid flexible platforms GI Endoscopy
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The Clinical Spectrum of Rigid Endoscopes: A 2026 Guide
Clinical Bottom Line Type of Endoscope Key Characteristics Primary Clinical Uses Laparoscope 0°, 30°, or 45° angled view, 5-10mm diameter,
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Rigid Endoscopy in Modern Clinical Practice: 2026 Update
Clinical Bottom Line Key Takeaway Clinical Context Level of Evidence Rigid endoscopy remains the gold standard for high-fidelity visualization in
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Endoscopic Screening for Early Gastric Cancer: 2026 Clinical Update
Clinical Bottom Line Key Recommendation Source Evidence Screen first-generation immigrants from high-incidence regions (East Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe) AGA