Статьи: Therapeutic Gastrointestinal Endoscopy A Comprehensive Atlas

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It has been over half a century since gastrointestinal endoscopy was introduced. Since then, the science of endoscopic technique has improved so dramatically that therapeutic procedures which we have only dreamed of are now possible. New breakthroughs in minimally invasive procedures such as endoscopic resection, hemostasis and dilation of strictures as well as natural orifi ce transluminal endoscopic surgery have reduced the need for surgical interventions. However, the success of such gastrointestinal therapeutic endoscopic procedures depends on the expertise and experience of the endoscopist. The Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (KSGE) has made a remarkable contribution to the research, education and clinical advances in gastrointestinal endoscopy. The International Digestive Endoscopy Network, which is held every June, is representative of the KSGE’s educational activity and has drawn great acclaim. The world-class expertise and fame of our Korean endoscopists as well as the enthusiastic responses from the teaching fi eld have encouraged Korean endoscopists to publish our own textbooks. The KSGE received favorable reviews on the atlas of Clinical Gastrointestinal Endoscopy published last year. We are happy to announce that we are publishing a new atlas on therapeutic endoscopy this year. This atlas contains the knowhow and tips which divide the novice from the expert. We have included over thousands of high-resolution pictures and procedures, all by masters in endoscopic therapy. The pictures are remarkably excellent, carefully selected and will provide stepby- step instructions in performing advanced endoscopic therapy. It is an honor to have the opportunity to present such expertise to the world. We would like to thank all the experts who contributed to the production of this atlas. We especially express our appreciation to Dr. Hoon Jai Chun, Dr. Suk-Kyun Yang, Dr. Ki-Nam Shim, Dr. Jeong-Sik Byeon, Dr. Jae Myung Park, Dr. Jae Young Jang, and Dr. Bora Keum who organized and edited the manuscript. And fi nally, we respectfully dedicate this atlas, on his fi rst death anniversary, to Dr. Chung In-Sik, a beloved mentor who did so much for the progress of Korean gastroenterology and endoscopy.