Gastrointestinal Endoscopy New Technologies and Changing Paradigms
This comprehensive treatise on cutting edge tools and research provides a fascinating insight into the rapidly evolving field of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. Accomplished international researchers and clinicians discuss the latest endoscopic adva
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Sreenivasa S. Jonnalagadda Editor
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy New Technologies and Changing Paradigms
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Editor Sreenivasa S. Jonnalagadda, MD Professor of Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City Section Chief, Gastroenterology, Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City Director of Interventional Endoscopy, Department of Gastroenterology Saint Luke’s Health System Kansas City, MO USA
ISBN 978-1-4939-2031-0 ISBN 978-1-4939-2032-7 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-1-4939-2032-7 Library of Congress Control Number: 2015930398 Springer New York Heidelberg Dordrecht London © Springer Science+Business Media New York 2015 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper Springer is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)
Preface
The art and science of gastrointestinal endoscopy is rapidly evolving and great strides have been made during the last decade. Initially introduced as a purely diagnostic tool, the endoscope has morphed into a conduit for tools with fascinating diagnostic and therapeutic applications. A deeper understanding of the pathophysiology of gastrointestinal diseases coupled with the changing epidemiology of diseases such as obesity and esophageal adenocarcinoma have stimulated this growth. As endoscopy transcends traditional boundaries, quantum leaps in imaging, power storage, wireless transmission and biomedical engineering, and advances in minimally invasive surgery have served as the foundation for fascinating improvements. Ultimately, patient preference for less invasive options to treat diseases traditionally in the surgical domain, and a desire to reduce morbidity and mortality arising from older management strategies have been at the heart of the gastrointestinal endoscopy revolution. This comprehensive treatise on cutting edge tools and research provides a fascinating insight into the rapidly evolving field of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. Accomplished international researchers and clinicians will discu
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