This book delves into third space endoscopy, a groundbreaking advancement in traditional endoscopy that enables the removal of surgical tissue, purposeful scar formation, and muscle division without invasive incisions. Key areas of focus include:
– **Tissue Removal**: Techniques such as endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), endoscopic full-thickness resection (EFTR), and peroral tumorectomy (POET).
– **Intentional Scar Formation**: Procedures like anti-reflux mucosectomy (ARMs) and transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF).
– **Muscle Division**: Approaches including peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) of the cricopharyngeus (ZPOEM) and pylorus (G-POEM).
Although these innovative applications have been around for years, they remain underutilized and may not be widely recognized within the medical community. Third space endoscopy covers various areas of the body and is practiced across multiple specialties. Therefore, having a comprehensive resource that thoroughly discusses these applications will be invaluable for healthcare practitioners.
“Third Space Endoscopy” serves as an essential guide for medical students, residents, fellows, and attending physicians in both surgical and gastroenterological fields, making it a must-have addition to any medical library.
