Endoscopic Techniques for Diagnosis and Interventions in Digestive Diseases

Dear Colleagues,

In the last several years, digestive endoscopy has achieved relevant progress. High-definition endoscopy and artificial intelligence have improved the detection and characterization of colorectal lesions, which can be completely removed by new devices and resective techniques. A great development in bilio-pancreatic endoscopy is represented by the digital cholangioscope, which has improved the diagnosis and treatment of complex biliary lithiasis and biliary stenosis. The newly developed lumen-apposing metal stent finally provided the possibility to perform an endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage of peripancreatic fluid collections, bile duct or gallbladder.

The forthcoming Special Issue focuses on topics aiming to better understand the most recent advances in the management of preneoplastic colorectal lesions and bilio-pancreatic diseases. Invited topics may include:

1. Diagnostic yields and clinical impact of artificial intelligence in colorectal polyps diagnosis;
2. New technologies for the characterization of preneoplastic colorectal lesions and their invasiveness;
3. Endoscopic resection of preneoplastic colorectal lesions: new technologies and evidence of efficacy;
4. Diagnostic role of the digital cholangioscope in biliary lithiasis and neoplastic disease;
5. Efficacy of luminal metal stent for drainage of biliary tract;
6. Pancreatic pseudocyst drainage using luminal metal stent: indication and efficacy;
7. New application of luminal metal stent.

We hope that you find this Special Issue to be of interest, and warmly invite your submissions.

Dr. Giovanna Del Vecchio Blanco
Dr. Omero Alessandro Paoluzi
Guest Editors

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