[Therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound: an innovative technique, revolutionizing our practice].

The field of digestive endoscopy evolves continuously, offering -patients significant advances both in the diagnostic and therapeutic fields. The introduction of lumen--apposing metal stents has enabled innovation in several endoscopic techniques, including endoscopic ultrasound--guided gallbladder drainage, choledochoduodeno-stomy, gastroenteroanastomosis, and transgastric endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (EDGE). Compared to traditional treatment methods, these procedures have shown excellent success rates, coupled with a reduced risk of postoperative morbidity and lower costs.

[Colorectal cancer in 45-49-year-olds: systematic or targeted screening?].

Principles to guide and inform population-based screening decisions cover a wide range of aspects beyond the screening test. Colorectal cancer (CRC) meets these requirements for individuals at moderate risk aged 50 to 69. In Switzerland, screening using a biennial faecal occult blood test or colonoscopy every 10 years is reimbursed free of deductible in 12 programs covering 15 cantons.

Functional results after hiatal repair and gastropexy without fundoplication in patients with paraoesophageal hernia.

Purpose: Paraoesophageal hernias (PEH) are associated with a high complication rate and often occur in elderly and fragile patients. Surgical gastropexy without fundoplication is an accepted alternative procedure; however, outcomes and functional results are rarely described. Our study aims to evaluate short-term outcomes and the long-term quality of life after gastropexy as treatment for PEH.