Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Endoscopic Procedures V: ERCP01:26

Endoscopic Procedures V: ERCP

2.3K
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a diagnostic procedure that combines endoscopy and fluoroscopy to diagnose and treat conditions related to the bile ducts, pancreatic ducts, and gallbladder. This procedure is beneficial for identifying and addressing blockages, gallstones, strictures, and tumors within the biliary or pancreatic systems. ERCP is both diagnostic and therapeutic, offering the ability to visualize and treat identified problems in one session.
Patient...
2.3K
Gallbladder01:17

Gallbladder

1.8K
The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ that plays a crucial role in our digestive system. Measuring about 10 cm in length, it is comparable in size to a kiwi fruit and is located in a hollow area on the lower surface of the liver. The gallbladder's primary function is to store and concentrate bile, a fluid produced by the liver that aids in digestion.
The gallbladder's anatomy consists of three regions: the fundus, body, and neck. Extending from the neck, the cystic duct joins...
1.8K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Accessing the Pancreatobiliary System via Lumen-Apposing Metal Stents: A State-of-the-Art Review of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Directed Interventions.

Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society·2026
Same author

Best practices for endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastroenterostomy: technical recommendations from an international modified Delphi process.

Gastrointestinal endoscopy·2025
Same author

Transenteric endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography via endoscopic ultrasound-guided anastomosis using lumen-apposing metal stents in patients with surgically altered anatomy (with video).

Gastrointestinal endoscopy·2025
Same author

Standardizing Success and Troubleshooting in EUS-Guided Gastroenterostomy: An International Technical Review (With Videos).

Journal of clinical gastroenterology·2025
Same author

Safety and efficacy of peroral endoscopic myotomy with endoscopic fundoplication compared with POEM alone: International multicenter cohort study.

Endoscopy international open·2025
Same author

Correction: Safety and efficacy of peroral endoscopic myotomy with endoscopic fundoplication compared with POEM alone: International multicenter cohort study.

Endoscopy international open·2025
Same journal

Temporary Interruption versus Continuation of Non-aspirin, Non-P2Y12 Antiplatelet Monotherapy for Delayed Post-polypectomy Bleeding.

Endoscopy international open·2026
Same journal

Endoscopic Coagulation with Clipping for Colonic Diverticular Bleeding: A Practical Hemostatic Strategy.

Endoscopy international open·2026
Same journal

Bridging the Gap between Literature and Practice: Nationwide Outcomes of Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided Hepatico-gastrostomy.

Endoscopy international open·2026
Same journal

Endoscopic characteristics and clinical outcomes of squamous intraepithelial lesions and squamous cell carcinoma in the anal canal.

Endoscopy international open·2026
Same journal

Benchmarking Detachable-string Magnetic Capsule Endoscopy against the Right Standard for Early Esophageal Squamous Cell Cancer.

Endoscopy international open·2026
Same journal

Efficacy of next-generation endoscopy training simulator in improving international trainee endoscopic submucosal dissection skills.

Endoscopy international open·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Dec 31, 2025

Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Biliary Drainage: Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Hepaticogastrostomy in Malignant Biliary Obstruction
07:44

Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Biliary Drainage: Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Hepaticogastrostomy in Malignant Biliary Obstruction

Published on: March 25, 2022

6.5K

EUS-guided gallbladder drainage: a learning curve modified by technical progress.

Amy Tyberg1, Kopal Jha2, Shawn Shah3

  • 1Division of Gastroenterology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States.

Endoscopy International Open
|January 11, 2020
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage (EUS-GBD) is a safe alternative for patients unsuitable for cholecystectomy. This study defines the learning curve for EUS-GBD, showing efficiency is reached around the 19th case.

More Related Videos

A Two-Step Method for Percutaneous Transhepatic Choledochoscopic Lithotomy
03:56

A Two-Step Method for Percutaneous Transhepatic Choledochoscopic Lithotomy

Published on: September 13, 2022

2.8K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Dec 31, 2025

Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Biliary Drainage: Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Hepaticogastrostomy in Malignant Biliary Obstruction
07:44

Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Biliary Drainage: Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Hepaticogastrostomy in Malignant Biliary Obstruction

Published on: March 25, 2022

6.5K
A Two-Step Method for Percutaneous Transhepatic Choledochoscopic Lithotomy
03:56

A Two-Step Method for Percutaneous Transhepatic Choledochoscopic Lithotomy

Published on: September 13, 2022

2.8K

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Interventional Endoscopy

Background:

  • Endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage (EUS-GBD) offers an effective alternative for patients unable to undergo cholecystectomy.
  • The procedure demands significant expertise in EUS and ERCP, necessitating a clear understanding of its learning curve.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define the learning curve for EUS-GBD performed by a single operator.
  • To assess the procedural efficiency and identify key milestones in operator development.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective registry of consecutive patients undergoing EUS-GBD by one operator over five years was analyzed.
  • Non-linear regression and CUSUM analyses were employed to evaluate the learning curve.
  • Data collected included demographics, procedural details, follow-up, and adverse events.

Main Results:

  • Forty-eight patients were included, with 42% having malignant cholecystitis.
  • Clinical success was achieved in 86% of patients; adverse events occurred in 19%.
  • Median procedure time decreased significantly, with efficiency (41 minutes) reached by the 19th case (P < 0.0001).

Conclusions:

  • A learning curve for EUS-GBD exists, with procedural efficiency demonstrated by approximately 19 cases.
  • Endoscopists can expect reduced procedure times with increasing experience.
  • Continued improvement in EUS-GBD proficiency is achievable with dedicated practice.