Efficacy and safety of endoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation for management of pancreatic lesions: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has been used to treat various abdominal tumors including pancreatic tumors. Multiple approaches such as laparoscopic, open, and percutaneous have been used for pancreatic tissue ablation. More recently, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided RFA has emerged as a new technique for pancreatic tissue ablation.

Efficacy and Safety of Full-thickness Resection Device (FTRD) for Colorectal Lesions Endoscopic Full-thickness Resection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background And Aims: Endoscopic full-thickness resection (eFTR) is a field of increasing interest that offers a minimally invasive resection modality for lesions that are not amenable for resection by conventional methods. Full-thickness resection device (FTRD) is a new device that was developed for a single-step eFTR using an over-the scope-clip. In this meta-analysis, we aim to assess the efficacy and safety of FTRD for eFTR of colorectal lesions.

Luminal-apposing stents for benign intraluminal strictures: a large United States multicenter study of clinical outcomes.

Background: The use of fully covered lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMS) for benign short gastrointestinal (GI) strictures has been reported. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of LAMS for refractory GI strictures.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed of patients who underwent LAMS placement for benign GI strictures in 8 United States centers.

Piling Gold in the Prostate.

Radiation beams precisely directed at a tumor can attenuate the radiation to contiguous tissues. Image-guided radiation therapy using fiducials allows accurate delineation of tumor location. Traditionally, fiducials in the prostate have been placed by urologists or radiation oncologists.

Overcoming the Challenge of Full-Thickness Resection of Gastric Lesions Using a Colonic Full-Thickness Resection Device.

Endoscopic full-thickness resection device (FTRD) is a new and promising device for endoscopic full-thickness resection of gastrointestinal lesions. Limited data is available regarding its role in endoscopic full-thickness resection of upper gastrointestinal lesions compared with its well-studied role in colorectal lesions. Colonic FTRD is a preloaded device with a large cap which limits peroral insertion.