Publication of the Week - 02/28/2025

Title

Safety of Same-Day Discharge After Gastric Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy in Patients with Refractory Gastroparesis: An International Multi-Center Study

Authors

Marita Salame, MD, Yervant Ichkhanian, MD, Nwal Hadaki, MD, John M. Wo, MD, Sarah A. Stainko, NP, Akira Saito, MD, Robert M. Siwiec, MD, Thomas V. Nowak, MD, Andrew Li, MD, Joo Ha Hwang, MD, PhD, Juliana Yang, MD, Joseph Broucek, MD, Tuba Esfandyari, MD, MSc, Stephanie Joseph, MD, Michael Ujiki, MD, Ashley E. Williams, PhD, Jacob R. Moremen, MD, Zane Gouda, MD, Alexander Schlachterman, MD, Kristina Hugova, MD, Jan Martinek, MD, PhD, Calvin X. Geng, MD, Alexander Podboy, MD, Andrew Y. Wang, MD, Michael Lajin, MD, Payton Miller, MD, Lennon Gregor, MD, Hashem Albunni, MD, John M. Dewitt, MD, Mohammad A. Al-Haddad, MD, MSc

Journal

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (GIE)

Abstract

The post operative management of gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy (G-POEM) lacks standardization. This study aimed to evaluate adverse events, readmission rates, and feasibility of same-day discharge (SDD) after G-POEM.