Full Description
Endoscopy-Past, Present, and Future: The NYSGE at 50 commemorates a significant milestone - the 50th Anniversary of NYSGE. In honor of this occasion, prominent voices within the Society explore pivotal advancements in the realm of gastrointestinal endoscopy, a journey that has unfolded since the group's inception in 1974. These essays intricately weave the narrative of the indispensable role NYSGE members have played in shaping the landscape. While the spotlight is cast on the pioneering strides made by NYSGE's endoscopists and researchers, the volume also examines how these breakthroughs intertwine with the contemporary state of various endoscopic disciplines.
The book's chapters take readers on a comprehensive journey through the evolution of gastroenterology and endoscopy. Opening with a historical overview, the first chapter delves into the visionary founding of NYSGE and its subsequent growth. Highlighting figures like Florence Lefcourt and Doris Barnie, the chapter underscores their pivotal roles in establishing the society. It traces the development of the nurses program, NYSGE courses, and global collaborations, offering a glimpse into transformative advancements on the horizon. Following chapters spotlight pivotal achievements, such as the trajectory of polypectomy from its inception to televideo mentoring, and more.
Contents
1. NYSGE: a historical overview
David A. Greenwald
2. Polypectomy: from landmark innovation to widespread resections to remote televideo mentoring
Jerome Waye and Seth A. Gross
3. The national polyp study and the prevention of colorectal cancer
Sidney J. Winawer
4. Gastrointestinal bleeding—better tools, better evidence, better technique
Melissa Latorre
5. Bariatrics—from managing surgical complications to primary endobariatric therapy
Reem Sharaiha
6. A gluten-free journey—perspectives on celiac disease
Peter H.R. Green and Benjamin Lebwohl
7. Endoscopy of the small bowel
Blair S. Lewis
8. The role of endoscopy in the detection of dysplasia in inflammatory bowel disease
Tom Ulman and Brian Bosworth
9. Pioneers and progress in ERCP
Franklin Kasmin and Jerome H. Siegel
10. Defining quality in endoscopy to drive better outcomes and reduce health disparities: "the C5 experience"
Felice Schnoll-Sussman, Jonathan Cohen and David Greenwald
11. Making waves with sound—the evolution of endoscopic ultrasonography
Charles J. Lightdale and Frank Gress
12. Barrett's esophagus: paradigm shift to endoscopic therapy for early neoplasia
Charles J. Lightdale
13. Delving deeper: the evolution and next frontiers in third space endoscopy
Petros Benias and David L. Carr-Locke
14. Training in endoscopy—NYSGE as incubator for innovation
Jonathan Cohen
15. Live from New York! Evolution of endoscopy procedure live broadcasting
Greg Haber, David Robbins, Franklin Kasmin and Jonathan Cohen
16. NYSGE at 50: the political side—bringing endoscopy to the forefront
Maurice Cerulli, Juan Carlos Bucabo and Scott Tenner
17. Infectious diseases in endoscopy: changing bugs with changing times
Lawrence Brandt, Adam Goodman and Mark Pochapin
18. Women in gastroenterology: leading the way
Michelle Kang Kim and Amrita Sethi
19. Evolution of gastroenterology practice: medicare reform, payment systems, and changing landscape
Brett Bernstein and Inessa Khaykis
