Work-Related Musculoskeletal Injury Rates, Risk Factors, and Ergonomics in Different Endoscopic Specialties: A Review.

Endoscopy-related musculoskeletal injuries (ERIs) are frequent among gastrointestinal, pulmonary, nasal, and urologic endoscopists, impacting the healthcare system. The present review aims to compare the ERI rates, risk factors, and ergonomic recommendations in the different endoscopic fields. A review was conducted using PubMed and Cochrane Library for articles based on surveys and published until 10 January 2024.

A new 3D-printed overtube system for endoscopic submucosal dissection: first results of a randomized study in a porcine model.

Background And Study Aim: Endoscopic therapy of early malignant alterations can be difficult and cumbersome. Our research study group took advantage of new methods for rapid prototyping (i. e.

A new instrument for endoscopic submucosal dissection (with videos).

Background: Although it is effective for treatment of early neoplasms, endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) can be technically demanding and time consuming. Furthermore, use of multiple instruments is often mandatory for performing various steps associated with the procedure.

Objective: To design, create, and evaluate a new instrument for ESD.

Experimental validation of a tissue-joining implant providing flexible adaptation to the thickness of the stomach wall.

Endoscopy is gradually replacing open surgery in the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, novel medical devices and instrumentation are required, such as flexible miniaturized mechanisms for tissue joining and manipulation. In this paper, an absorbable implant for the purpose of long-term tissue fixation is presented.