This is a collaboration between the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) and the
European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE), and is a scheduled update of their …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has placed extraordinary demands on healthcare
services worldwide. Strategic planning for acute COVID-19 care has, during the peak phase …

Background & Aims There is little data on the diagnostic yield of colonoscopy in patients with
symptoms compatible with functional bowel disorders (FBDs). Previous studies have only …

Abstract Background The Rome IV criteria for disorders of gut‐brain interaction define
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as a functional bowel disorder associated with frequent …

Background and study aims: No studies have looked at the quality of cecal images versus
the outcomes of colonoscopic procedures. Here, we tested our hypothesis that endoscopists …

Medical care bundles improve standards of care and patient outcomes. Acute upper
gastrointestinal bleeding (AUGIB) is a common medical emergency which has been …

The European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and United European
Gastroenterology have defined performance measures for upper and lower gastrointestinal …

Background and study aims Colonoscopy is physically demanding for endoscopists and
patients. Repetitive movements during colonoscopy can lead to overuse injuries. We aimed …

Objective To assess the risks and benefits of reverse mentoring of consultants by junior
doctors. Design A feasibility study divided into two phases: first a semistructured interview …

Background The lack of comprehensive national data on endoscopy activity and workforce
hampers strategic planning. The National Endoscopy Database (NED) provides a unique …