Publications by authors named "Claudia Martins Marques Pinto"
Efficacy and Safety of Laparoscopic Endoscopic Cooperative Surgery in Upper Gastrointestinal Lesions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Sara Oliveira de Brito Diogo Libânio Cláudia Martins Marques Pinto João Pedro Pinho Osório de Araújo Teixeira João Paulo Meireles de Araújo Teixeira
GE Port J Gastroenterol
January 2023
Article Synopsis
- LECS (Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Cooperative Surgery) effectively combines endoscopy and laparoscopy for resecting upper gastrointestinal lesions, showing promising results in safety and efficacy.
- A meta-analysis of 24 studies encompassing 1,336 patients revealed no significant differences in outcomes between LECS and traditional techniques like ESD (Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection) or laparoscopic surgery, although LECS showed trends towards shorter hospital stays and fewer adverse events.
- Despite these positive results, the study's retrospective nature highlights the need for further prospective research to confirm LECS's advantages over established procedures.