Insights, research summaries, and publications on gastroenterology, hepatology, and endoscopic procedures
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) is a minimally invasive, incision-free procedure that reduces stomach volume using advanced endoscopic suturing techniques. Learn who may benefit and what to expect.
Learn about Transoral Outlet Reduction (TORe), a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure for weight regain after gastric bypass. Outpatient, incisionless revision option.
Pancreatic cysts are fluid-filled pockets in the pancreas often found incidentally on imaging. Learn which types need monitoring, how EUS helps assess risk, and when intervention may be recommended.
Chronic pancreatitis causes persistent pain, malabsorption, and diabetes. Learn about causes, diagnosis, and advanced endoscopic treatments including ERCP and EUS-guided therapies.
Bile duct stones (choledocholithiasis) cause jaundice, pain, and sometimes life-threatening infection. ERCP removes them endoscopically without surgery. Learn how it works and what to expect.
Staging determines whether pancreatic cancer is resectable. EUS offers high-resolution imaging, tissue diagnosis via FNB, and vascular assessment, often in one session. Learn how it guides treatment.
When surgery isn't an option, EUS-guided gallbladder drainage offers a minimally invasive alternative for acute cholecystitis. Learn who is a candidate and how it works.
ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) examines and treats bile duct and pancreatic duct problems. Learn how to prepare, what happens during the procedure, and what to expect during recovery.
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) combines a camera with high-frequency ultrasound for detailed imaging of the digestive tract and adjacent organs. Learn what it evaluates and what to expect.
Standard ERCP cannot reach the bile duct after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. The EDGE procedure creates a temporary passage through the stomach for ERCP access. Learn who needs it and how it works.
Walled-off necrosis is a complication of severe acute pancreatitis. Endoscopic drainage with LAMS and direct necrosectomy can treat it without open surgery. Learn the approach and recovery.
Standard of care in ERCP encompasses appropriate indication, informed consent, procedural technique, and complication management. Dr. Devani outlines key principles for case review.
Comparing Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) to bariatric surgery for weight loss. Learn the differences in results, recovery, risks, and candidacy from Dr. Kalpit Devani.
Colonoscopy perforation and endoscopy complications in medical malpractice cases. What attorneys need to know about standard of care, causation, and expert review.
Submucosal tumors of the stomach and GI tract require EUS for accurate diagnosis. Learn about GISTs, leiomyomas, and when treatment is needed from Dr. Kalpit Devani.
Colon cancer is preventable with timely screening. Learn when to start, what happens during a colonoscopy, and why early detection saves lives.
What happens after Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty? Learn about the recovery timeline, diet progression, expected weight loss, and long-term success.
EUS-guided liver biopsy offers real-time imaging, fewer complications, and better tissue samples than traditional percutaneous biopsy. Learn the advantages.