Intraoperative endoscopy: An important adjunct to gastrointestinal surgery

Abstract: Flexible endoscopy has become an increasingly important skill for gastrointestinal (GI) surgeons, and there is no setting more important than the intraoperative setting for surgeons to employ endoscopic techniques during the course of surgical procedures performed on the GI tract. Endoscopic confirmation of pathology before initiating surgery, intraoperative anastomotic evaluation and margin assessment, and combined laparoscopic-endoscopic approaches to patient care are just a few examples emphasizing the need for surgeons to perform GI endoscopy as a routine adjunct to foregut, bariatric, and colorectal procedures. Intraoperative endoscopy adds value in the operating room and holds the promise of improved surgical outcomes by providing useful clinical information important to point-of-service decision making that allows surgeons to address technical concerns before they manifest as postoperative complications.
Source: Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Source Type: research