Endoscopic Closure Techniques: Endoscopic Clipping Over the Scope (C-OTS) and Endoscopic Suturing

Over the past 3 decades, significant improvements and innovations have occurred in the field of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. For example, the availability of high-definition endoscopes with detailed image enhancement capabilities allows us to routinely seek out nonpolypoid and precancerous lesions within the gastrointestinal tract; the wide variety of user-friendly accessories allows us to perform more complex resections through the endoscope, and advancements with endoscopic ultrasound allows us to perform precise assessments and therapies.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Preface Source Type: research