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The Beginning of Early Modern Endoscopy

Naming a specific moment when the modern endoscopic era began is an imprecise art, one that is also subject to biases in perspective. For urologists, the beginning may rightly be attributed to Desormeaux, while for laryngoscopists, Kussmaul’s incident with the sword-swallower could be cited. General surgeons of course, as the story goes, seem to mark 1987 as the year it all began! However, amongst various disciplines, it seems the Italian-German Philip Bozzini was the physician most believe achieved the first significant attempt to visualize the interior body in a novel way, earning him the title of the father of endoscopy.

How Bozzini Gave Endoscopy Its Groove

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Resources

Atlas of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

A collection of endoscopic images in health and disease, annotated with patient descriptions. An educational resource for physicians, patients and the simply curious.

Clinical Endoscopy

Clinical Endoscopy is an international journal on endoscopy, helping clnicians stay on worldwide advances in endoscopy. The journal aims to promote the exchange of up-to-dated scientific information that provide both clinical and experimental studies in gastrointestinal endoscopy.

Endoscopy

Endoscopy is the premier journal for information on the latest technologies and international developments in gastrointestinal endoscopy. Under the expert direction of an international editorial board, this journal presents high-quality content that addresses the needs of endoscopists, surgeons, clinicians, and researchers across the globe.

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics

A perfect source to consult for those in the fields of gastroenterology and hepatology, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics provides answers to clinical questions, information on the latest advances in endoscopic procedures, and numerous clinical images. Published quarterly—in January, April, July, and October—each issue offers state-of-the-art reviews on the use of endoscopic procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of digestive diseases.

Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

The purpose of each issue of Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy is to provide a comprehensive, current overview of a clinical condition or surgical procedure in gastrointestinal endoscopy, combining the effectiveness of an atlas with the timeliness of a journal. Each issue places a vigorous emphasis on diagnosis, rationale for and against a procedure, actual technique, management, and prevention of complications

Video Journal and Encyclopedia of GI Endoscopy

The innovative Video Journal and Encyclopedia of GI Endoscopy takes these developments into account and aims to be the premium and first choice international reference for endoscopic findings and procedures. The focus on high-quality video demonstrations of endoscopic findings and procedures offers a completely new way of presenting the work of GI experts and allows for easy comprehension of information.

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, and clinical studies in all areas of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy.

Digestive Endoscopy

The last two decades have seen great advances in the field of endoscopy. The science is now recognised as an indispensable tool for the diagnosis and treatment of a range of gastrointestinal diseases. Digestive Endoscopy encompasses both scientific and clinical developments, publishing peer-reviewed original papers, topic reviews and case reports of interest to a broad readership. Digestive Endoscopy will be of benefit to endoscopists, endoscopic technicians, surgeons, physicians and other professionals with an interest in endoscopy.

EndoLive Roma

The EETC is the first structure in Europe to be exclusively dedicated to training in Digestive Endoscopy and one of the first in the world to have been purposely designed as such. It has already been recognised as an Official Training Centre by the European Society of Digestive Endoscopy (ESGE) the World Gastroenterology Organization (WGO) and the World Endoscopy Organization (WEO).

Endoscopy International Open

Endoscopy International Open (EIO) is an open access journal in the field of gastrointestinal endoscopy. It covers all aspects of endoscopic diagnosis, therapeutic procedures and technical developments. The journal investigates different treatment options, compares new devices and technical developments not only for diagnostic but also therapeutic approach.

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy publishes original, peer-reviewed articles on endoscopic procedures used in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of digestive diseases. Articles report on outcomes research, prospective studies, and controlled trials of new endoscopic instruments and treatment methods. Online features include full text of all articles, video and audio clips, and MEDLINE links to related articles.

Journal of Digestive Endoscopy

Journal of Digestive Endoscopy, a publication of Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India. The journal will cover technical and clinical studies related to health, ethical and social issues in field of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy related to gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, biliary tree and liver. Articles with clinical interest and implications will be given preference.

Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques

Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques (JLAST) is the leading international peer-reviewed journal for practicing surgeons who want to keep up with the latest thinking and advanced surgical technologies in laparoscopy, endoscopy, NOTES, and robotics.

Nezhat's History of Endoscopy

In 2005 pioneering surgeon Dr. Camran Nezhat was awarded a fellowship by The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology to research and write this important history. In Washington, DC at ACOG and the Library of Congress, he and brilliant researcher Barbara Page sorted through the treasure-trove of materials.

Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons

The mission of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons is to improve quality patient care through education, research, innovation and leadership, principally in gastrointestinal and endoscopic surgery.

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates

The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates is a professional organization of nurses and associates dedicated to the safe and effective practice of gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing. SGNA carries out its mission by advancing the science and practice of gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing through education, research, advocacy, and collaboration, and by promoting the professional development of its members in an atmosphere of mutual support.

Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons

SLS is the largest Minimally Invasive or Laparoscopic Society in North America and perhaps worldwide with over 6000 active members. Many Laparoscopic and MIS specialties are represented; the main three are Surgical Endoscopy, Gyn Laparoscopy, and Endourology. SLS’ focus is multispecialty, providing a multidisciplinary education by giving a comprehensive view that is more inline with better physician orientation and patient outcome.

Surgical Endoscopy

Surgical Endoscopy represents the surgical aspects of interventional endoscopy, ultrasound, and other techniques in the fields of gastroenterology, obstetrics, gynecology, and urology, as well as gastroenterologic, thoracic, traumatic, orthopedic, and pediatric surgery. It is a worldwide forum for the description and discussion of various aspects of interventional endoscopy and ultrasound as integral elements of surgical practice.

Surgical Laparoscopy Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques

Surgical Laparoscopy Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques is a primary source for peer-reviewed, original articles on the newest techniques and applications in operative laparoscopy and endoscopy.

World Endoscopy Organization

The World Endoscopy Organization is a non-profit umbrella organization covering 3 geographical zones: Asia-Pacific (APSDE), Europe/Mediterranean (ESGE) and the Americas (SIED). For more than 50 years, WEO has led the promotion of high quality and safe endoscopy worldwide, through training, education and research. WEO is based in Munich, Germany.

World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

The World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (WJGE) is a high-quality, peer reviewed, open-access journal. The primary task of WJGE is to rapidly publish high-quality original articles, reviews, editorials, and case reports in the field of gastrointestinal endoscopy.

American Association for Primary Care Endoscopy

The AAPCE was founded in 2006 for the purpose of making gastrointestinal endoscopy more accessible to most Americans as well as for improving the overall health of our patients. To this end we strive to provide support and ongoing training for our members as well as encourage endoscopy training in primary care residencies.

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Improving digestive health through excellence and innovation in gastrointestinal endoscopy.

European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

The European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) is dedicated to the advance of skilled endoscopic practice through workshops, publication of guidelines, and research. It represents national societies of endoscopy in Europe, the Mediterranean and North Africa with one society from any of these countries eligible for membership...