Forward-viewing endoscopy with cap-fitting versus side-viewing duodenoscope for ERCP in Billroth II gastrectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Endoscopy 2026

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Authors: Gustavo de Carvalho Bertaccini Guriam, G Y Hissayassu, VD C Santos, L P Dutra
DOI: 10.1055/s-0046-1821136
Cited by: 1
References: 6

Abstract

Aims To compare the efficacy and safety of cap-fitted forward-viewing endoscopy versus side-viewing duodenoscopy for ERCP in patients with prior Billroth II gastrectomy. Methods A systematic-review of PubMed, Scopus, Embase and Cochrane Library was performed to include randomized trials and observational studies evaluating ERCP in Billroth II anatomy comparing cap-fitted forward-viewing endoscopes with duodenoscopes. data extraction. The restricted estimation likelihood random-effects was applied to pool studies effects as risk ratios (RR). Statistical significance was considered as p

Fields of Study & Subjects

Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques Medical Device Sterilization and Disinfection Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes

Publication details

Journal / source
Endoscopy
Publisher
Georg Thieme Verlag KG
Volume
58
Issue
S 03
Pages
S291–S292
Publication date
1 June 2026
Language
EN