Editorial: Recent updates in advanced gastrointestinal endoscopy

Abstract

on the Research Topic Recent updates in advanced gastrointestinal endoscopy Advanced gastrointestinal endoscopy (AGE) is a subsection in the field of gastroenterology that specializes in advanced therapeutic endoscopic techniques such as complex gastrointestinal (GI) luminal, pancreatico-biliary endoscopy, and even extending beyond the lumen into third space (such as endoscopic submucosal dissection and per-oral endoscopic myotomy). With advances in optic fiber technology and endoscopy skills, gastroenterologists are positioned at the forefront of treating complex GI conditions unexplored in the past. GI cancers account for almost one-quarter of all global cancer incidence and have increased significantly in younger populations. Interventional endoscopy has a significant role in managing GI cancers, including screening, early diagnosis, and resecting lesions, thus curing them without the need for invasive surgery.