Advances in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: From Diagnosis to Therapy
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomedical Optics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 6
Special Issue Editors
2. Department of Translational Medicine and Surgery, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
3. Fondazione Poliambulanza Istituto Ospedaliero, Brescia, Italy
Interests: colorectal cancer; endoscopy; capsule endoscopy; gastroenterology; gastrointestinal endoscopy; gastrointestinal diseases; colonoscopy; esophageal diseases
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, the field of gastrointestinal endoscopy has witnessed remarkable progress, driven by technological innovation and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into clinical practice. These developments have significantly enhanced both diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic efficacy across a range of GI diseases.
Notably, AI has demonstrated considerable promise in improving the early detection of Barrett’s neoplasia and colonic precancerous lesions. Similarly, the expanding role of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is redefining the management of malignant obstructions, offering both diagnostic precision and therapeutic utility. Innovations in small bowel capsule endoscopy have contributed to reduced reading times while maintaining strong diagnostic performance. Furthermore, bariatric endoscopy is emerging as a minimally invasive and effective strategy in weight management, with important clinical implications.
These transformative changes underscore the need for ongoing education and adaptation among endoscopists as the endoscopy suite increasingly incorporates sophisticated tools and technologies.
This Special Issue, "Advances in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: From Diagnosis to Therapy", will showcase cutting-edge developments across the endoscopic spectrum, from foundational techniques in gastroscopy and colonoscopy to advanced procedures including ERCP, therapeutic EUS, AI-enhanced imaging, and bariatric endoscopic interventions.
We welcome the submission of original research articles and comprehensive reviews. Case reports or series—particularly those featuring literature reviews—or viewpoints will also be considered, so long as they explore novel applications of endoscopic technologies or address underexplored yet clinically relevant topics.
We look forward to reading your valuable contributions to this Special Issue, which should inform, inspire, and support continued advancement in the field of gastrointestinal endoscopy.
Prof. Dr. Cristiano Spada
Guest Editor
Dr. Daniele Salvi
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- gastrointestinal endoscopy
- therapeutic endoscopy
- endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
- endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- artificial intelligence
- small bowel capsule endoscopy
- bariatric endoscopy
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