Échoendoscopie thérapeutique : une technique innovante qui révolutionne la pratique

The field of digestive endoscopy evolves continuously, offering -patients significant advances both in the diagnostic and therapeutic fields. The introduction of lumen--apposing metal stents has enabled innovation in several endoscopic techniques, including endoscopic ultrasound--guided gallbladder drainage, choledochoduodeno-stomy, gastroenteroanastomosis, and transgastric endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (EDGE). Compared to traditional treatment methods, these procedures have shown excellent success rates, coupled with a reduced risk of postoperative morbidity and lower costs.