New Advances in Digestive Endoscopy
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomedical Optics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 103
Special Issue Editor
Interests: cholangiocarcinoma; esophageal diseases; biliary tract diseases; hepatocellular carcinoma; pancreatic diseases; liver diseases; liver cirrhosis; cirrhosis; gastrointestinal diseases; endoscopy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to explore the latest advancements and innovations in digestive endoscopy, a field that has witnessed rapid progress in recent years due to technological advancements, refined techniques, and an enhanced understanding of digestive disorders.
A key development in this field is the introduction of advanced imaging technologies, such as confocal laser endomicroscopy and narrow-band imaging, which enable the performance of real-time histological assessment during endoscopy, thereby improving the early detection and characterization of neoplastic lesions. These techniques have significantly enhanced our ability to differentiate benign from malignant conditions and guide targeted biopsies, reducing the need for invasive surgical procedures.
Another significant advancement is the evolution of minimally invasive therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD); these procedures can be utilized for the management of early gastrointestinal cancers, emphasizing improvements in safety, efficacy, and patient outcomes. Furthermore, the application of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided interventions, including EUS-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) for tissue sampling, EUS with the possibility of biliary drainage (Hot Axios) and SpyGlass for the exploration of indeterminate biliary strictures, and EUS-guided pancreatic drainage, underscores the expanding therapeutic horizon of digestive endoscopy.
Innovations in robotic and artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted endoscopy are also important. The integration of robotic platforms has facilitated more precise and ergonomically advantageous endoscopic maneuvers, while AI algorithms are being developed to enhance image analysis, lesion detection, and procedural guidance, promising to revolutionize the field through increased automation and the personalization of care.
In conclusion, we aim to assemble a diverse array of papers that provide a comprehensive overview of the innovations that are transforming diagnostic accuracy, therapeutic efficacy, and patient care in digestive endoscopy.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Dominique Béchade
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- digestive endoscopy
- colonoscopy
- endoscopic ultrasound
- interventional endoscopy
- EUS-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration (EUS-FNA)
- EUS-Fine Needle Biopsy (EUS-FNB)
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ENCR)
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