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

782
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...
782
Ultrasound II: Endoscopic Ultrasound and FibroScan01:25

Ultrasound II: Endoscopic Ultrasound and FibroScan

186
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and FibroScan are valuable diagnostic tools in gastroenterology and hepatology, each with specific applications and techniques.
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS):
186
Endoscopic Procedures III: Video Capsule Endoscopy01:28

Endoscopic Procedures III: Video Capsule Endoscopy

318
Capsule endoscopy, or wireless or video capsule endoscopy, is a diagnostic procedure for examining the entire gastrointestinal tract. Patients swallow a capsule about the size of a vitamin tablet. The capsule is equipped with a transmitter, a battery, an LED light source, and a color video camera to capture images throughout the gastrointestinal tract. This procedure is particularly useful for diagnosing conditions such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, tumors, polyps, ulcers,...
318
Endoscopic Procedures II: Colonoscopy01:25

Endoscopic Procedures II: Colonoscopy

175
The colon, or large intestine, is the final segment of the digestive system. Its primary functions include absorbing water and vitamins produced by gut bacteria and transforming waste from liquid to solid to form stool. In adults, the large intestine is approximately 5 feet long and consists of four main sections:
175
Endoscopic Procedures I: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy01:29

Endoscopic Procedures I: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

336
An Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is a diagnostic procedure in which an endoscopist uses a flexible, lighted endoscope to visualize the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The procedure includes visualizing the oropharynx, esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine, the duodenum.
During an EGD, the endoscope can be used to:
336
Endoscopic Procedures IV: Sigmoidoscopy and Laproscopy01:26

Endoscopic Procedures IV: Sigmoidoscopy and Laproscopy

153
Sigmoidoscopy and laparoscopy are distinct medical procedures that enable physicians to internally inspect different parts of the GI tract. Although they serve different purposes, each is essential for diagnosing and, in some cases, treating various medical conditions.
Sigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that uses a flexible sigmoidoscope equipped with a light source and camera to examine the rectum and sigmoid colon. The procedure involves inserting the tube through the anus...
153

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

Gastrointestinal Diagnoses and Symptoms in Medicare Patients With Neuropsychiatric Diseases.

Journal of clinical gastroenterology·2026
Same author

Interfering factors in the normative diagnostic approach.

Diagnosis (Berlin, Germany)·2026
Same author

Geographic distribution of mortality from systemic lupus erythematosus.

Lupus·2026
Same author

Long-term trends of mortality from systemic lupus erythematosus in England & Wales and the United States.

Lupus·2026
Same author

Concurrence of Reflux Disease and Colonic Neoplasia.

Journal of clinical gastroenterology·2025
Same author

Research Communication: Reflux Disease May Constitute a Risk Factor for Colonic Neoplasia.

Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Aug 29, 2025

Reduction of Radiation Exposure during Endovascular Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease Combining Fiber Optic RealShape Technology and Intravascular Ultrasound
13:48

Reduction of Radiation Exposure during Endovascular Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease Combining Fiber Optic RealShape Technology and Intravascular Ultrasound

Published on: April 21, 2023

1.6K

Cost-utility advantage of interventional endoscopy.

Amnon Sonnenberg1,2, Peter Bauerfeind3, Gennadiy Bakis4

  • 1The Portland VA Medical Center, P3-GI, 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Road, Portland, OR, 97239, USA. sonnenbe@ohsu.edu.

Surgical Endoscopy
|September 12, 2022
PubMed
Summary

A new decision analysis tool helps gastroenterologists choose between interventional endoscopy and surgery. Endoscopic intervention is preferred when its success rate exceeds a cost-based threshold, considering broader outcomes beyond mortality.

Keywords:
Decision analysisEsophagectomyHemicolectomyInterventional endoscopyPancreatoduodenectomy

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Advancing Biopsy Techniques with Transesophageal Ultrasound
04:35

Author Spotlight: Advancing Biopsy Techniques with Transesophageal Ultrasound

Published on: November 21, 2023

580
Low-Cost Single-Port LoCoSP Device for a Transcervical Approach in Minimally Invasive Transhiatal Esophagectomy
09:04

Low-Cost Single-Port LoCoSP Device for a Transcervical Approach in Minimally Invasive Transhiatal Esophagectomy

Published on: September 11, 2021

3.0K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Aug 29, 2025

Reduction of Radiation Exposure during Endovascular Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease Combining Fiber Optic RealShape Technology and Intravascular Ultrasound
13:48

Reduction of Radiation Exposure during Endovascular Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease Combining Fiber Optic RealShape Technology and Intravascular Ultrasound

Published on: April 21, 2023

1.6K
Author Spotlight: Advancing Biopsy Techniques with Transesophageal Ultrasound
04:35

Author Spotlight: Advancing Biopsy Techniques with Transesophageal Ultrasound

Published on: November 21, 2023

580
Low-Cost Single-Port LoCoSP Device for a Transcervical Approach in Minimally Invasive Transhiatal Esophagectomy
09:04

Low-Cost Single-Port LoCoSP Device for a Transcervical Approach in Minimally Invasive Transhiatal Esophagectomy

Published on: September 11, 2021

3.0K

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Medical Decision Analysis
  • Health Economics

Background:

  • Gastroenterologists often face complex decisions when choosing between management options.
  • Selecting the optimal treatment strategy requires careful consideration of various factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a medical decision analysis tool to aid in choosing between interventional endoscopy and surgery.
  • To compare the costs and utility values of competing management strategies for specific gastrointestinal conditions.

Main Methods:

  • A decision tree model was employed for threshold analysis.
  • The model compared costs and utility values for managing esophageal carcinoma-in-situ, large colonic polyps, and ampullary adenoma.
  • A threshold was calculated based on the ratio of endoscopy costs to surgery costs.

Main Results:

  • Interventional endoscopy is favored if its expected success rate surpasses a calculated cost-based threshold.
  • Specific thresholds were determined: 24% for esophageal carcinoma-in-situ, 10% for large colonic polyps, and 17% for duodenal papillary adenoma.
  • A broader perspective including adverse events and long-term disability favors interventional endoscopy over surgery.

Conclusions:

  • Management decisions should consider a comprehensive set of outcomes, not solely mortality prevention.
  • Even when one strategy appears superior, the alternative may remain a viable option.
  • The developed decision analysis tool provides a framework for evidence-based choices between endoscopy and surgery.