This series on “Endoscopic Diagnosis and Treatment of Early Esophageal Cancer” was edited by Dr. Hon Chi Yip, from Division of Upper GI and Metabolic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong; and Prof. Philip Wai Yan Chiu, from Department of Surgery, Institute of Digestive Disease, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
This series was designed to discuss updates in endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of early esophageal cancer. Complex and controversial issues that are on the minds of many will be addressed by experts such as yourself. This series also reviewed recent literature, provided expert insight into current practice, and also identified future directions.
Development of artificial intelligence for the detection and staging of esophageal cancer
Endoscopic submucosal dissection for large early squamous cell carcinoma—traction assisted methods
Indications for endoscopic treatment of adenocarcinoma and squamous cell cancer of the esophagus
Role of ablative therapy for squamous cell neoplasia of esophagus
Update on ablative therapy for Barrett’s related dysplasia
Prevention of stricture after semi-circumferential and whole circumferential esophageal endoscopic resection
Disclosure:
The series “Endoscopic Diagnosis and Treatment of Early Esophageal Cancer” was commissioned by the editorial office, Annals of Esophagus without any sponsorship or funding. Hon Chi Yip and Philip Wai Yan Chiu served as the unpaid Guest Editors for this series.