Video Tip: Troubleshooting Bent Needle with Endoscopic Suturing

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The video sponsored by Braintree discusses the ESD TOR procedure for weight regain after gastric bypass. The demonstration highlights the importance of loading the needle onto the needle driver correctly to prevent bending. Solutions include not taking a bite, manipulating the needle with rat tooth forceps, or closing the needle driver with the needle inside the alignment tube. It's crucial to avoid scratching the esophagus when removing the needle. The teaching point emphasizes pulling the pickup back to keep the needle inside the alignment tube and ensuring the needle is not visible at the tip during loading. This helps prevent needle bending and procedural complications.

Keywords

ESD TOR procedure

weight regain

gastric bypass

needle driver

procedural complications