Endoscopy Live: GERD & Barrett's Esophagus: The Journey Continues

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Amit Mehdio demonstrates the GERDEX procedure, which is an endoscopic full-thickness placation technique for treating patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The procedure involves using a device with two arms that can be opened and closed to create sutures in the esophagogastric junction. Dr. Mehdio explains the device's features and demonstrates how it is used to suture the tissue in a U-shaped fashion. He also highlights the importance of selecting ideal candidates for the procedure based on endoscopic appearance and symptomatic presentation. The video includes a live endoscopic view of Dr. Mehdio performing the procedure on a patient with PPI-dependent GERD and a Hill's grade 2 lax hiatus. The video concludes with a discussion about the device's efficacy and its user-friendliness. The video was part of a course directed by Professors Moin Kashyap and Pratik Sharma and was co-moderated by Reina.

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Amit Maydeo, MD

Keywords

GERDEX procedure

endoscopic full-thickness placation

gastroesophageal reflux disease

esophagogastric junction

suturing technique

ideal candidates