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ReviewWorld journal of gastrointestinal surgery2025

Intraoperative endoscopy: A controversial tool or a necessity in modern esophagogastric surgery?

Dionysios Dellaportas, Ioannis Margaris, Charalampos M Charalampous, Zoi Gkiafi, Anastasia Pikouli, Despoina Myoteri, Nikolaos Pararas, Panagis M Lykoudis, Constantinos Nastos, Emmanuel Pikoulis

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Review in World journal of gastrointestinal surgery, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Dionysios Dellaportas3 Department of Surgery, University Hospital "Attikon", School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens 12462, Attikí, Greece.
Ioannis Margaris4 Department of Surgery, University Hospital "Attikon", School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens 12462, Attikí, Greece.
Charalampos M Charalampous4 Department of Surgery, University Hospital "Attikon", School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens 12462, Attikí, Greece.
Zoi Gkiafi4 Department of Surgery, University Hospital "Attikon", School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens 12462, Attikí, Greece.
Anastasia Pikouli3 Department of Surgery, University Hospital "Attikon", School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens 12462, Attikí, Greece.
Despoina MyoteriDepartment of Pathology, Aretaieion University Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens 11528, Attikí, Greece.
Nikolaos Pararas3 Department of Surgery, University Hospital "Attikon", School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens 12462, Attikí, Greece.
Panagis M Lykoudis4 Department of Surgery, University Hospital "Attikon", School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens 12462, Attikí, Greece.
Constantinos Nastos3 Department of Surgery, University Hospital "Attikon", School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens 12462, Attikí, Greece.
Emmanuel Pikoulis3 Department of Surgery, University Hospital "Attikon", School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens 12462, Attikí, Greece.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy has become increasingly popular with the recent advancements in technology and the increase of minimally invasive techniques. UGI endoscopy is indicated for diagnostic, staging, and therapeutic purposes and significantly influences the management of patients with a spectrum of foregut diseases, including esophageal and gastric malignancies, achalasia, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. There is growing evidence that intraoperative UGI endoscopy can be a useful adjunct and a powerful tool to enhance tumor localization, offering a direct evaluation of the surgical reconstruction and identifying potential sources of postoperative complications. However, its widespread utilization has been limited by concerns over cost, accessibility, and sufficient training and expertise. The aim of the current study was to review and elaborate on the available literature while presenting our experience in an academic institution specializing in esophagogastric surgery with intraoperative UGI endoscopy. We focused on the indications, added benefits, and related complications.

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Esophagogastric surgeryEsophagogastroduodenoscopyForegut surgeryIntraoperative endoscopyUpper gastrointestinal surgery

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PMID41479728
PMCPMC12754466

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