KEY POINTS On the GERD spectrum, TIF may be a treatment option among patients with GERD with anintact and functioning crura, but would benefit from strengthening, tightening, and length-ening the LES complex. Therefore, patient selection is very important in determining whichpatients will likely have the best outcome. As an endoscopic procedure, TIF reduces EGJ distensibility,… Read more »
Endoscopic foregut surgery and interventions: The future is now. The state-of-the-art and my personal journey
In this paper, I reviewed the emerging field of endoscopic surgery and present data supporting the contention that endoscopy can now be used to treat many foregut diseases that have been traditionally treated surgically. Within each topic, the content will progress as follows: “lessons learned”, “technical considerations” and “future opportunities”. Lessons learned will provide a… Read more »